Vape catches fire on Melbourne-bound flight
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A vape ignited on a Virgin Australia flight approaching Melbourne Airport, prompting an emergency response and safe landing.Summary
A vape caught fire onboard a Virgin Australia flight (VA328) from Brisbane as it prepared to land at Melbourne Airport on Sunday afternoon. Melbourne Airport received an emergency call – a “pan” call, which is less urgent than a “mayday” – and emergency services were placed on standby. The Boeing 737 landed safely, and passengers disembarked without further incident. Aviation Rescue Firefighters removed the device 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 on board in carry-on baggage only, provided they are protected from accidental activation.
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