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Power Bank Catches Fire on Indigo Flight: What Causes This, How to Avoid Risks

Summary by Indian Express
Why do power banks catch fire on flights? Experts explain lithium-ion battery risks, causes of overheating and DGCA rules for carrying power banks on planes.

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An Indian airline IndiGo made an emergency landing on Sunday after a power bank caught fire in the overhead compartment above passengers. A passenger captured the flames on video.

On an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai fire broke out in the cabin. A similar incident occurred already in September at KLM.

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Disturbance caused on an IndiGo flight in India when a passenger's powerbank started emitting smoke and caught fire in the cabin

Fire caused by portable charger caused panic in the air during IndiGo flight The post plane makes emergency landing after portable charger catch fire; video shows panic moment appeared first in ND More

A passenger's power bank caught fire on a plane flying in India, causing panic. The cabin crew quickly extinguished the fire, and the plane made an emergency landing for safety reasons.

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Indian Express broke the news in Noida, India on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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