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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