Flames: Passenger carry-on bag ignites at airport checkpoint
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Authorities at a West Virginia airport say a passenger’s carry-on bag ignited as it was going through a security checkpoint.
The Yeager Airport in Charleston says two lithium batteries attached to a charger in the bag caused a small explosion Wednesday. Airport police extinguished the flames, and the airport said there were no injuries or flight delays. The passenger continued on to the flight.
Airport Director Terry Sayre said passengers should review Transp
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