Vape bursts into flames on Virgin Australia flight
The Independent
A vape ignited during a Virgin Australia flight's descent, prompting a precautionary emergency response and safe landing.Summary
A vaping device caught fire aboard Virgin Australia flight VA328 during its descent from Brisbane to Melbourne on Sunday. Pilots issued a public address alert, and emergency services were prepared, but the aircraft landed safely. Crew members quickly extinguished the small fire, and all passengers and crew disembarked without injury. Fire crews removed the device after the plane taxied to the terminal. The incident underscores the fire hazards linked to lithium-ion batteries in vapes, and Virgin Australia mandates that vapes be carried in hand luggage to prevent accidental activation.
(Source：The Independent)
