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Electrical Fire On 787 Dreamliner No. 2

UPDATE:   A serious in-flight fire in the electrical bay of Boeing 787 Dreamliner No. 2 caused an emergency landing in Laredo, Texas today.   The plane was on a test flight with about 30 to 40 people aboard all of whom evacuated safely using emergency slides.  The fire caused a disruption in cockpit flight controls, engine auto throttle, and flight displays.  The Ram Air Turbine was automatically deployed to assist in power for landing.  More in The Seattle Times.

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