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Power bank fire sparks panic on passenger flight in India

Original: Panic breaks out aboard a passenger plane in India after a power bank reportedly catches fire in an overhead compartment

Panic broke out mid-flight on a passenger plane in India after a power bank reportedly caught fire in an overhead compartment. Video from inside the cabin shows passengers shouting "Fire!" and scrambling to help while flight attendants rushed to extinguish the flames. No details have been confirmed about the airline, route or injuries, but the incident is renewing concern over lithium battery safety on board aircraft.

Why now: Dramatic video of a mid-flight fire and passenger panic is circulating widely, tapping into ongoing worries about lithium battery risks on planes.

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• Panic breaks out aboard a passenger plane in India after a power bank reportedly catches fire in an overhead compartment mid-flight. Passengers shout "Fire!" as flight attendants rush to extinguish the flames, with video showing people scrambling to help inside the crowded · FoxNews · 228

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