Un laptop a luat foc într-un avion, în timpul zborului

A laptop caught fire on an American Airlines flight, requiring medical attention for one passenger. The incident occurred during a domestic flight from Atlanta to Dallas. The pilot reported the fire to air traffic control, stating that flight attendants were attempting to extinguish it. The flight landed safely, and emergency personnel met the aircraft upon arrival. The FAA warns that lithium batteries can overheat due to various factors, with 58 incidents reported this year alone. Passengers are advised to carry lithium batteries only in hand luggage, as they pose significant fire risks.