A fire incident occurred onboard an Asiana Airlines flight from Incheon Airport to Hong Kong on the evening of Jan. 8, the airline confirmed today (Jan. 9). The fire, caused by a passenger's power bank, broke out mid-flight but was swiftly brought under control by the cabin crew.
According to Asiana Airlines, the Airbus aircraft carried 284 passengers and departed from Incheon at 7:48 p.m. local time. Around 10:00 p.m., during the flight, a power bank belonging to a passenger suddenly caught fire inside the cabin. The crew promptly used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames, which took 1-2 minutes.
The passenger who owned the ignited power bank suffered minor burns to the hand. No other passengers were injured, and the incident did not trigger emergency landing procedures or cause any significant disruptions. The flight continued as planned and landed safely at Hong Kong International Airport.
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