Vape sparks cabin fire on Virgin Australia flight bound for Melbourne
A vaping device ignited on a Virgin Australia flight during descent, causing a small cabin fire and prompting an emergency response.Summary
A Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Melbourne experienced a cabin fire on Sunday after a passenger's vaping device ignited during the descent. The pilots issued a PAN alert, and emergency services were placed on standby at Melbourne Airport. The aircraft landed safely, and all passengers and crew disembarked without injury. Virgin Australia confirmed the crew quickly contained the device, prioritizing passenger safety. The airline's guidelines require vapes to be carried in hand luggage and protected from accidental activation. This incident highlights the fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries in vapes, leading to increased scrutiny and restrictions on such devices and power banks by airlines like Virgin Australia and Qantas.
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