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British Airways flight lands after cabin cellphone fire

Published 16 June 2026

A British Airways flight from London to Las Vegas landed safely on Monday after a cellphone caught fire in the cabin, scorching an interior panel and prompting a swift response from the crew. The incident occurred aboard Flight 271 as it was preparing to descend into Harry Reid International Airport.

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