Fire in backpack in airport's cargo area forces passengers off plane
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
PHOENIX (AP) -- A backpack caught fire Tuesday in the cargo area at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, leading to an evacuation, but authorities said the flames were likely caused by heat from a conveyor belt. The bag contained no explosives or other banned items, just leaking toiletries.
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