A British Airways flight traveling from London to Las Vegas landed safely on Monday after a cellphone caught fire during the flight, prompting a response from the crew and notification to aviation authorities, as reported by The New York Post.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, British Airways Flight 271 departed from London, England, and was en route to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, when a crew member reported a cellphone fire onboard.

Despite the incident, the aircraft completed its scheduled flight and arrived safely in Las Vegas at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time.

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Details about the fire emerged through communications between the aircraft and air traffic controllers. Audio obtained by CBS reportedly captured a pilot describing the situation after the device ignited during the flight.

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According to the recording, the pilot stated that the mobile phone had “scorched the inside of the cabin,” but indicated that the sparks had been brought under control.

No injuries were immediately reported, and passengers were able to leave the aircraft normally after it reached the gate.

A spokesperson for British Airways confirmed the safe arrival of the flight and said airline personnel followed established procedures.

“The safety of our customers and crew is the highest priority,” the spokesperson said.

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The airline also stated that the aircraft “landed safely and customers disembarked normally.”

Authorities have not identified the make or model of the cellphone involved in the incident. It remains unclear what caused the device to catch fire while the aircraft was in flight.

The FAA announced that it will investigate the incident.

Cellphone and battery-related fires have become an ongoing concern for aviation regulators due to the widespread use of rechargeable electronic devices powered by lithium-ion batteries.

Lithium-ion batteries are commonly found in smartphones, laptops, tablets, portable chargers, mobility devices, and other consumer electronics.

While generally safe, damaged or defective batteries can overheat and ignite, creating potential hazards in confined environments such as aircraft cabins.

Federal aviation regulations limit the size of lithium-ion batteries that passengers may bring aboard commercial aircraft. Current FAA rules permit lithium-ion batteries with a capacity below 160 watt-hours on passenger flights.

The agency has also emphasized that rechargeable electronic devices should be carried in the cabin rather than packed in checked baggage.

Aviation officials have argued that fires involving electronic devices can be detected and addressed more quickly when they occur in passenger compartments.

According to FAA data, battery-related incidents continue to occur throughout the airline industry.

Last year alone, the agency recorded at least 50 incidents involving smoke, fire, or extreme heat from electronic devices. Some of those incidents resulted in flight diversions and injuries.

The latest incident involving British Airways adds to the growing number of reported battery-related events being tracked by regulators and airlines.

For now, investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the cellphone fire, including the device involved and any factors that may have contributed to the incident.

The FAA said it will continue its review as part of the agency's standard investigative process following onboard fire events.

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