Are flaming e-cigarettes the new exploding cell phones? An overheating battery on a passenger’s e-cigarette caused a small fire on an American Airlines jet late on Friday.
None of the 138 passengers were injured on the Las Vegas to Chicago flight thanks to some quick thinking from the crew, who stamped out the fire.
E-cigs have been banned from checked baggage since 2015 by the US Transportation Department, but they are allowed in carry-ons. However, the use is prohibited.
Leslie Scott, an American Airlines spokeswoman, said they have reported the incident to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/travel/e-cigarette-battery-fire-american-airlines-flight
