Laptop Battery Fire on American Airlines Flight Injures Passenger

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A laptop computer caught fire mid-flight on an American Airlines aircraft after its lithium battery began emitting smoke. Flight attendants responded quickly by placing the burning device inside a fireproof containment bag to prevent the fire from spreading. At least one passenger sustained injuries as a result of the incident. The injured passenger received medical treatment after the plane landed.

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