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Phoenix-bound American Airlines flight diverted after fire

The plane landed at Dulles in Virginia
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LEESBURG, VA — American Airlines Flight 357 landed safely at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia after a fire was reported Saturday morning.

The plane was headed to Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix from Philadelphia.

The Airbus landed in Virginia just before noon.

Officials say a "passenger's device reportedly caught fire."

Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration and the airline say the device was quickly contained prior to landing.

The FAA says it is investigating the incident, no other details were released.