

These are images that were taken by the MassPort Fire Department of the fire last night on Virgin Atlantic Flight 138. Please give attribution to MassPort Fire/MSP.
Below is the original press release on the incident.
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Investigation Ongoing of Fire Aboard Plane that Makes Emergency Landing
July 4, 2019
At 8:44 pm, Virgin Atlantic Flight 138, New York (JFK)-London, reported fire on board in the passenger compartment, which was extinguished by crew. Smoke and flames were emanating from a passenger seat. The plane made an emergency landing at Logan. 217 passengers were safely evacuated and moved to Terminal E-6. Delta maintenance assisted with mechanical evaluation, while the State Police Troop F Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (MSP EOD) inspected the seat; wires were protruding from the area of the fire.
MSP EOD located and examined a device located between the cushions of the seat that ignited. Preliminary investigation suggests it is a battery pack consistent in appearance with an external phone charger.
The investigation is ongoing and being conducted by the State Police Troop F EOD and the State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit.
A replacement aircraft is being sought for passengers. One passenger refuses EMS for smoke related complaint.
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