Power Bank Catches Fire Aboard China Eastern Flight After Landing, Passengers Safely Evacuated
BEIJING: Panic broke out aboard a China Eastern Airlines flight after a power bank stored in an overhead luggage compartment suddenly caught fire shortly after the aircraft landed.
A video of the incident, which has gone viral on social media, shows a crew member opening the overhead bin, only to be met by flames erupting from inside the compartment.
As the fire broke out, frightened passengers moved away from their seats, while one passenger was seen quickly carrying a young child to safety. The cabin crew responded immediately by removing items from the overhead compartment and working to extinguish the fire.
The incident occurred on China Eastern Airlines Flight MU2421, which was traveling from Lanzhou to Guiyang. Fortunately, the aircraft had already landed and was taxiing from the runway to the terminal when the fire started.
The cabin crew successfully brought the fire under control, and airport fire services also responded to the scene. All passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft, and no injuries were reported.
According to authorities, the fire was caused by a malfunction in a portable battery (power bank) inside a passenger’s carry-on bag. An investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the incident.
