Passengers panic as power bank catches fire on Indian flight to Chennai
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A flight to Chennai was diverted after smoke was detected from a passenger’s personal electronic device, and all passengers and crew were reported safe.
Power banks contain lithium‑ion batteries that can overheat or catch fire if damaged, defective or improperly handled; many airlines have instituted rules on power banks, including outright bans on their use, following a fire on a South Korean aircraft in January 2025, with Korean carriers banning stowage in overhead compartments and requiring them to be carried on, and other Asian airlines such as Thai Airways, AirAsia, EVA Air and China Airlines banning the use of external batteries on board.