According to a statement from Spirit, flight 259 was diverted after what’s believed to be a battery fire from a passenger’s item in an overhead bin.
It was said to have been extinguished while the plane was in flight.
The plane landed and taxied to the terminal, Spirit said. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said one person was transported to a hospital. “We thank our crew and Guests for their quick actions to ensure the safety of everyone onboard, and we thank first responders for meeting the aircraft. We are arranging alternate transportation for our Guests from Jacksonville to Orlando,”
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