Laptop catches fire on American Airlines flight, passengers injured

A passenger’s laptop caught fire aboard American Airlines Flight 2398 during its descent into Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, injuring several passengers.

According to Peoples Gazette, the flight, which departed Atlanta on Friday, was carrying 133 people when the laptop caught fire in the cabin.

The pilot told air traffic control that four to five passengers may have suffered burns, while crew members contained the device.

The aircraft landed safely, and emergency personnel attended to passengers. One passenger received medical treatment and was later released. American Airlines praised its crew for quickly containing the fire.