Vape catches fire onboard flight, causes mid-air emergency
A vape ignited on a Virgin Australia flight, prompting an emergency response and safe landing at Melbourne Airport.Summary
A vape caught fire onboard a Virgin Australia flight VA328 from Brisbane on Sunday afternoon, triggering an emergency response at Melbourne Airport. The aircraft, a Boeing 737, was preparing to land when the emergency call was made. Emergency services were placed on standby, and the plane landed safely with passengers disembarking without further incident. The incident was classified as a “pan” call, indicating an emergency but less urgent than a “mayday.” Aviation Rescue Firefighters removed the vape as a precaution. Virgin Australia stated that the safety of passengers and crew is their highest priority and praised the crew’s swift response. The airline’s policy allows vapes and e-cigarettes in carry-on baggage, provided they are protected from accidental activation.
(Source：PerthNow)
