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Cellphone fire reported on British Airways flight before landing at Las Vegas airport
A cellphone caught fire on a British Airways flight from London to Las Vegas on Monday, the airline said.
TL;DR
- A cellphone fire occurred on a British Airways flight from London to Las Vegas.
- The pilot reported the fire had "scorched the inside of the cabin."
- The flight landed safely at Harry Reid International Airport.
- The FAA will investigate the incident.
- Electronic devices with lithium batteries carry fire risks due to potential short circuits.
- The FAA and airline regulations restrict the types of lithium batteries passengers can carry on planes.