Cellphone fire reported on British Airways flight before landing in Las Vegas
Summary
A cellphone caught fire on a British Airways flight from London to Las Vegas, but the plane landed safely without declaring an emergency. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will investigate the incident, which involved a lithium battery fire inside the cabin.Key Facts
- The fire happened on British Airways Flight 271 during its trip from London to Las Vegas.
- The pilot reported the cellphone fire had scorched the inside of the cabin but was under control.
- The plane landed safely at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas as scheduled.
- British Airways did not declare an emergency despite the fire.
- The FAA said it will investigate the cause of the fire.
- Cellphones have lithium batteries that can catch fire if they short circuit.
- Passengers are allowed to carry certain lithium batteries on planes but cannot put them in checked luggage.
- Nearly 100 battery fire incidents on planes have occurred in 2025, mostly involving battery packs and vape devices.
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