Laptop catches fire on flight to Dallas

A laptop caught fire during an American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas on Friday, ramping up concern over lithium batteries overheating. Kris Van Cleave has the latest.

A passenger's laptop caught fire aboard American Airlines Flight 2398, filling the cabin with heavy smoke as crew used a thermal containment bag.

The incident comes as the FAA continues to warn about the dangers lithium-ion rechargeable batteries pose to aircraft, including those found in laptops, cell phones, and other common devices.

The incident took place aboard American Airlines Flight 2398 as the aircraft was nearing Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

The American Airlines plane from Atlanta to Dallas lands safely, with one person requiring medical treatment.

A laptop caught fire on an American Airlines flight during landing at DFW, with one passenger getting treatment for burns after landing.

One person has received medical treatment after a passenger's laptop caught fire on an American Airlines flight.

The incident happened during landing at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

The pilot had reported a "cabin fire in the back" of American Airlines Flight 2398, which landed safely.

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