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Laptop Fire Burns Five Passengers on American Airlines A321
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An Airbus A321 traveling from Atlanta to Dallas experienced an emergency on Friday when a device ignited in the cabin. The American Airlines flight crew coordinated with air traffic control after a passenger's laptop combusted, reporting that up to five individuals sustained burns. The twinjet carrying 133 people ultimately completed a safe arrival at Dallas/Fort Worth and was met by emergency responders. For flight crews, this incident underscores the critical importance of regular thermal runaway training and maintaining quick access to fire containment bags.