Laptop Fire Forces Emergency Evacuation on American Airlines Flight, Injuring 3

TL;DR
An American Airlines flight from San Francisco to Miami was evacuated after a laptop caught fire, filling the cabin with smoke while the plane was still on the tarmac. Passengers had to use emergency chutes to exit, resulting in three minor injuries. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of lithium-ion batteries on aircraft.
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