Facebook page Army Military Force posted a video showing the aftermath of the incident, stating that a power bank had exploded on Air China flight CA139 bound for South Korea, prompting the aircraft to divert, Xinhua news agency reported.
The incident occurred aboard an Airbus A321-232, registration B-8583, operating flight CA139 from Hangzhou, China, to Incheon, South Korea. The fire started when a passenger’s power bank exploded inside luggage stored in the overhead compartment.
Cabin crew quickly brought the situation under control, and the pilot decided to divert the aircraft for an emergency landing at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The plane landed safely, and there were no reports of injuries among passengers or crew.
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