Smoke reported during taxiing prompts evacuation of American Airlines flight at San Francisco airport

Money | July 12, 2024, 4:04 p.m.

An American Airlines flight was evacuated at San Francisco International Airport due to smoke in the cabin, which was reported to have come from a laptop in a passenger's bag. Despite the incident, only minor injuries were reported by the airline, while the airport stated three people experienced minor injuries during the evacuation. Fortunately, no one required medical transport. Passengers were seen evacuating through emergency slides or deplaning via the jet bridge. The fire department was called to address the source of the smoke, and the situation was quickly resolved. The flight, scheduled to depart for Miami, was affected by the incident. This serves as a reminder of the importance of safety protocols and quick action in emergency situations on flights.