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A Delta Air Lines flight en route to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport faced an unexpected challenge when a lithium-ion battery caught fire mid-flight. The aircraft was diverted, and the fire was contained without any injuries reported among passengers or crew.
The incident took place on July 7, 2025, as confirmed by CNN. The flight, originating from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, had to divert to Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers due to the fire suspected to have been caused by a passenger's battery. The Boeing 757-200 was carrying 191 people at the time.
Delta Air Lines issued a statement acknowledging the situation: "Flight attendants worked quickly to extinguish a probable burning personal battery belonging to a customer while pilots followed procedures to safely divert the flight. We appreciate the quick work and actions by our people to follow their training, and we apologize to our customers for the delay in their travels."
