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American Airlines flight 357 from Philadelphia to Phoenix was forced to divert on Saturday, Aug. 23

A passenger's device reportedly caught fire mid-flight and was seen smoking

All 160 customers and 6 crew members "landed safely" at Washington Dulles International Airport, ABC News reported, citing the airline

An American Airlines plane heading to Phoenix was forced to divert after reports of a fire mid-flight.

On Saturday, Aug. 23, American Airlines flight 357 had departed from Philadelphia for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport when a passenger's device was seen smoking, WUSA and ABC News reported.

Having been diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia, the 160 passengers and six crew members on board "landed safely" at around 11:50 a.m. l

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