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Old Oct 12, 2015, 7:35 am
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Originally Posted by autumnmist
Flight attendants and pilot handled it well and put it out with an extinguisher.

But now we've been diverted to Buffalo and the plane will need to be inspected for overweight landing, etc.

So much for getting a solid nap in before landing in Seattle!
The little hand held POS caught fire? Can not imagine it being a big deal. Thing would burn itself out in short order. Surprised about a diversion. I have seen worse fumes from the bathroom before.... lol!
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