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How do airlines handle fires?
Airlines have strict protocols for cabin fires. Crew members are trained to use fire extinguishers and follow specific procedures to contain the blaze and protect passengers. The pilot's quick report of a 'cabin fire' on the American Airlines flight allowed air traffic control to prepare for an emergency landing, ensuring medical teams were ready upon arrival in Dallas Fort Worth.
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