A fire on Virgin Australia flight VA1528 from Sydney to Hobart was believed to be caused by a power bank in a passenger’s carry-on luggage. The incident occurred during descent into Hobart, necessitating the use of a fire extinguisher by crew members. All passengers safely disembarked, and one was assessed for smoke inhalation. Virgin is considering policy changes on battery transport in light of this incident. An investigation is ongoing with regulatory bodies including the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and Civil Aviation Safety Authority due to the associated fire risks from lithium batteries.
The fire on Virgin Australia flight VA1528, caused by a power bank in a passenger's carry-on luggage, triggered considerations for changes to the airline’s battery policy.
Virgin Australia is investigating the incident with regulators, and the fire was swiftly extinguished by cabin crew before landing, ensuring all passengers disembarked safely.
Despite the smoke inhalation assessment of one passenger, no injuries occurred, highlighting the effectiveness of the crew's response to the in-flight emergency.
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau previously warned about the fire risks associated with lithium batteries, as passengers are commonly traveling with multiple battery-powered devices.
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