CHICAGO (WLS) -- A backpack caught fire on a Southwest Airlines aircraft at Chicago Midway International Airport Monday morning according to the Chicago Police Department.
Officials said the call came in just after 10:30 a.m. stating that a backpack had caught fire on Southwest flight #285, outbound to Austin, Texas.
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The fire was put out and contained to the cabin on the aircraft, according to Chicago Fire Department. They also said the incident was due to either a battery or charger.
Chicago police, Chicago Fire Department and airport officials all responded. Bomb and arson units were also called to the scene.
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No one was injured.
The Southwest Airlines plane was at the gate when the incident occurred.