Vape fire on plane triggers emergency response at Melbourne Airport
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A vape ignited on a Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Melbourne, prompting an emergency response upon landing.Summary
A Virgin Australia flight VA328 from Brisbane to Melbourne experienced a mid-air incident when a passenger's vape ignited. The flight crew made an urgent call, and emergency services were placed on standby for the Boeing 737's arrival. The aircraft landed safely at Melbourne Airport around 4:30 PM AEDT, and passengers disembarked normally. Aviation Rescue Firefighters removed the device as a precaution after the plane taxied to the gate. The incident triggered a PAN call, indicating potential assistance needed but not a full-scale emergency.
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