RALEIGH, N.C. — A camera battery caught part of vice-presidential candidate John Edwards' plane on fire shortly after takeoff at 10 p.m. Friday.
The battery, in a still photographer's camera, caught part of a seat on the plane on fire.
The plane then circled around and as a security precaution landed back at RDU International Airport. Crews repaired the problem and the plane took off again around 11:30 p.m. No one was hurt in the incident.
The plane was en route to Marietta, Ohio, after Edwards spent Friday evening in Raleigh at a rally that included a Jon Bon Jovi concert.
The visit to Raleigh was Edwards' last campaign stop in his home state before Tuesday's election.
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