A passenger on American Airlines Flight 2398 experienced burn injuries after a laptop caught fire mid-flight. The incident occurred on a flight progressing toward landing in Dallas. Air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News captured a pilot reporting, “I think we have about four to five passengers that were burned by the laptop.” The pilot also reported a “cabin fire in the back” of the aircraft, according to BBC News. The flight landed safely, and the injured passenger received medical attention upon arrival. The Washington Times frames the incident as a potential “BATTERY BURNOUT,” while other sources focus on the immediate impact to passengers.
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