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Two injured after cell phone battery sparks fire on Southwest flight in Denver
Passengers evacuate after small fire aboard plane
“Evacuate now! Leave your stuff!” Catherine Rios took this footage from inside a Southwest Airlines jet after a small fire broke out, apparently due to a faulty cell phone battery.
DENVER – More than 100 passengers were evacuated from a Southwest Airlines plane at Denver International Airport Friday after a cell phone battery sparked a fire in the cabin.
A Southwest spokesperson said the plane was still at the gate when the fire started before 7 a.m. as it prepared to take off for Houston.
Passengers in the back of the plane used the rear emergency slides while the crew extinguished the seat fire caused by the burning cell phone.
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One passenger reported a minor injury during evacuation, and the person whose phone caught fire was treated for burns.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX en route to Denver on August 24, 2024 (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
Southwest said it was working to find flights for the 108 passengers on board, and the fire remains under investigation.
FAA data shows this is not an isolated incident. According to the National Business Aviation Association, smoke, fire and extreme heat incidents involving lithium-ion batteries happen aboard airplanes more than once a week on average in the U.S.
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Citing FAA data, the NBAA reports there were 208 incidents involving lithium-ion battery packs, 111 involving e-cigarettes and vaping devices, 68 involving cell phones and 60 involving laptop computers.
Miss Louisiana preliminaries closed Friday with Miss Louisiana Port City sweeping health and fitness and evening wear, and a newcomer earning another night of preliminary wins.
Shelby Bordelon, Miss Louisiana Port City, won health and fitness and evening wear preliminaries. Miss Natchitoches City of Lights Eva Delatte won the talent preliminary.
Miss Heart of Pilot Lauryn Vernon won both the newcomer health and fitness and the newcomer evening wear awards, earning $500 in scholarships. Kelly Lohman, Miss Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival, received the $500 newcomer preliminary talent scholarship.
Other scholarships that were presented Friday night included:
- Women in Business ($1,000 Scholarship): Miss Louisiana Tech University De’Ahmya Whaley
- Women in Education ($1,000 Scholarship): Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Miranda Sensat
- Women in Health Sciences ($1,000 Scholarship): Miss Ruston Emma Calhoun
- Women in Marketing ($1,000): Miss Louisiana Tech University De’Ahmya Whaley
- Women in Mass Communication ($1,000 Scholarship): Miss Louisiana Port City Shelby Bordelon
- STEAM ($500): Miss Ruston Emma Calhoun, Miss Cane River Olivia Grace Dyrek, Miss Monroe Jalia Shepherd
- Champions of Faith ($1,000): Miss Louisiana Christian University Destanee Stewart
- Glenda Moss Memorial Passion for Dance Scholarship ($1,000): Miss Krewe of the Twin Cities Anna Claire Lemoine
- Origin Bank Leadership & Culture ($1,000): Miss Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival Kelly Lohman
- American Heart Association − Raised over $1,000: Miss CENLA Lauragrace Rader, Miss Louisiana Port City Shelby Bordelon, Miss Louisiana Tech University De’Ahmya Whaley
- AHA Winner − Raised over $5,000: Miss Union Parish Hannah Brotherton
- Sharon Turrentine Health Living ($1,000): Miss University of Louisiana Monroe Katherine McCullars
- Community Service 1st Runner Up: Miss Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival Kelly Lohman
Who are the Miss Louisiana contestants?
The Jazz Group consists of:
- Miss Slidell Maddie McMahan
- Miss Spirit of Fasching Caroline Pierce
- Miss Minden Sadie Brown
- Miss Belle of the Bayou Jansen McDonald
- Miss Spirit of the Red Elyce Thomas
- Miss Ouachita Parish Jasmine Henson
- Miss Bossier City Adreaunna Scott
- Miss Heart of Pilot Lauryn Vernon
- Miss Red River City Courtney Patterson
- Miss Lincoln Parish Sarah Cook
- Miss Twin Cities Addison Jackson
- Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Miranda Sensat
- Miss Union Parish Hannah Brotherton
- Miss University of Louisiana at Monroe Katherine McCullars
- Miss Louisiana Port City Shelby Bordelon
The Blues Group consists of:
- Miss Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival Kelly Lohman
- Miss Northwestern Lady of the Bracelet Nilah Pollard
- Miss Pride of Monroe Shelby Weaver
- Miss Krewe of the Twin Cities Anna Claire Lemoine
- Miss Louisiana Christian University Destanee Stewart
- Miss Louisiana Bayou Makenzie Tillery
- Miss Ruston Emma Calhoun
- Miss Natchitoches Parish Hannah Reeder
- Miss Louisiana Stockshow Jacie Brent
- Miss Cane River Olivia Grace Dyrek
- Miss Natchitoches City of Lights Eva Delatte
- Miss Monroe Jalia Shepherd
- Miss CENLA Lauragrace Rader
- Miss Louisiana Tech University De’Ahmya Wiley
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 19, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from June 19 drawing
13-16-21-26-50, Mega Ball: 12
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from June 19 drawing
Midday: 5-0-7
Evening: 7-1-0
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from June 19 drawing
Midday: 3-8-6-4
Evening: 9-8-3-7
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 5 numbers from June 19 drawing
Midday: 8-8-9-3-8
Evening: 1-6-4-9-3
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 19 drawing
9 a.m.: 15
1 p.m.: 09
6 p.m.: 06
11 p.m.: 14
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Bonus Match 5 numbers from June 19 drawing
05-14-18-21-34, Bonus: 07
Check Bonus Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Keno
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Maryland Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes above $600, winners can claim by mail or in person from the Maryland Lottery office, an Expanded Cashing Authority Program location or cashiers’ windows at Maryland casinos. Prizes over $5,000 must be claimed in person.
Claiming by Mail
Sign your winning ticket and complete a claim form. Include a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID and a copy of a document that shows proof of your Social Security number or Federal Tax ID number. Mail these to:
Maryland Lottery Customer Resource Center
1800 Washington Boulevard
Suite 330
Baltimore, MD 21230
For prizes over $600, bring your signed ticket, a government-issued photo ID, and proof of your Social Security or Federal Tax ID number to Maryland Lottery headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. Claims are by appointment only, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This location handles all prize amounts, including prizes over $5,000.
Winning Tickets Worth $25,000 or Less
Maryland Lottery headquarters and select Maryland casinos can redeem winning tickets valued up to $25,000. Note that casinos cannot cash prizes over $600 for non-resident and resident aliens (tax ID beginning with “9”). You must be at least 21 years of age to enter a Maryland casino. Locations include:
- Horseshoe Casino: 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD
- MGM National Harbor: 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD
- Live! Casino: 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD
- Ocean Downs Casino: 10218 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD
- Hollywood Casino: 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD
- Rocky Gap Casino: 16701 Lakeview Road NE, Flintstone, MD
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Maryland Lottery.
When are the Maryland Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5 Midday: 12:27 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 12:28 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.
- Pick 3, 4 and 5 Evening: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Cash4Life: 9 p.m. ET daily.
- Cash Pop: 9 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Bonus Match 5: 7:56 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 8:10 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- MultiMatch: 7:56 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Powerball Double Play: 11 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Maryland editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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