If you also throw your power bank in your bag during air travel and do not think much, then this news will shock you. Recently, such an incident related to a flight in China has come to light, seeing which the passengers were left breathless. one in the overhead luggage compartment A sudden fire broke out in the power bankwhose video is now social media But it is spreading like fire. Let us know the whole truth behind this heart-wrenching incident and the important rules of air travel.
Fire broke out in the luggage compartment immediately after landing
There was panic in a China Eastern Airlines flight when flames suddenly started coming out of the overhead luggage compartment just after landing. The video of this incident of July 24 is becoming increasingly viral on social media. It can be seen in the video that as soon as a passenger opens the overhead luggage compartment to take out his luggage, a huge fire and a cloud of smoke comes out from inside. The good thing is that due to the intelligence of the crew members and passengers, the fire was controlled in time, otherwise a major plane accident could have occurred.
Why do power banks explode? Understand the danger of thermal runaway
According to experts, the main reason behind such incidents is ‘thermal runaway’ (Thermal Runaway) it occurs. This is a chemical process that occurs inside a lithium-ion battery, in which the battery suddenly overheats and explodes or catches fire. This risk increases manifold if there is any short circuit, damage or overheating in the battery.
Important rules related to power bank in flight
As per the rules of most airlines, power banks and extra lithium-ion batteries should always be kept in the cabin bag, so that immediate action can be taken if needed. It is strictly prohibited to keep these in check-in baggage. Swollen, old or damaged batteries are absolutely not allowed inside the plane.
There is a ban on carrying these things during air travel
Safety is of utmost importance in air travel, hence some items are not allowed to be carried in the flight. First of all, explosives and incendiary items are absolutely prohibited. Like crackers, petrol, diesel, paint thinner and other flammable liquids, you cannot keep them in your bag or pocket. Then come dangerous chemicals. It is forbidden to carry acid, bleach and other poisonous and corrosive substances as they can cause great harm if they leak. Sharp objects and tools are also not allowed in the cabin bag. Things like knives, razor blades, box cutters, hammers and large screwdrivers will be caught by security.
If you play sports, pay attention. You cannot take items like cricket bat, hockey stick, golf club in the cabin. These will have to be put in the check-in bag and the most common rule is liquids. Shampoo, perfume, cream, gel or any liquid if it is more than 100 ml then it cannot be carried in the carry-on bag. Bottles smaller than 100 ml also have to be carried in a transparent bag.
Watch the viral video here, power bank explodes in flight
A power bank caught fire in an overhead bin of a China Eastern Airlines flight from Lanzhou to Guiyang yesterday after touching down at Guiyang Longdongbao Airport.
The cabin crew and passengers immediately took emergency action to contain and extinguish the flames before the pic.twitter.com/vEizoDwprt
— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) July 25, 2026
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