Airplane makes emergency landing at PDX after device battery emits smoke

PORTLAND, Ore. () — An airplane made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport Thursday night after the battery of someone's device emitted smoke from within the plane, authorities said.

The Port of Portland responded to a KOIN 6 News inquiry Thursday night, saying in part that the "aircraft landed safely."

"Portland Airport Fire & Rescue responded to the scene and identified / contained the source of smoke, which appeared to be a battery from a personal electronic. Emergency response is stood down and the aircraft was turned over to the airline," said Port of Portland Media Relations Manager Allison Ferre via email.

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Details about the incident are otherwise limited. KOIN 6 News is working to learn more.

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