Battery Fire In United Plane Cabin: 4 Hospitalized

On Tuesday, Feb 07, 2023, a Newark-bound United Airlines flight was forced to return to San Diego after a fire broke out from the battery of an electrical device on board. As a result, four people were sent to the hospital, according to officials.

According to a tweet from the San Diego Fire Department, the flight crew on United Flight 2664 was able to prevent the fire from spreading and the plane made a return to the airport.

According to the airline, the flight attendants who are responsible for containing the fire are among those who were taken to the hospital.

“Our crew acted quickly to contain the device and medical personnel met the aircraft upon arrival at the gate,” said United Airlines spokesperson Charles Hobart in a statement to CNN. “Several flight attendants were taken to the hospital as a precaution, and two customers were evaluated onsite.”

“We thank our crew for their quick actions in prioritizing the safety of everyone on board the aircraft and we are making arrangements to get our customers to their destinations,” Hobart added.