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Viral Video Shows Fire Erupt In Air China's Flight, Leading To Emergency Landing

A video of the incident shows passengers panicking as crew members rush to control the fire caused by the lithium battery.

Viral Video Shows Fire Erupt In Air China's Flight, Leading To Emergency Landing
Battery in an overhead compartment caught fire after the takeoff.
  • Air China flight CA139 diverted to Shanghai after a lithium battery caught fire mid-flight
  • The fire started in an overhead compartment shortly after takeoff from Hangzhou
  • Crew quickly extinguished the fire and no passengers were injured during the emergency landing
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Air China flight CA139 from Hangzhou to Seoul made an emergency landing in Shanghai after a lithium battery in the overhead compartment caught fire mid-air, causing panic among passengers. Fortunately, the crew responded quickly, and no injuries were reported. The flight safely landed in Shanghai, and passengers were later rebooked on another flight to reach their destination. 

A video of the incident shows passengers panicking as crew members rush to control the fire caused by the lithium battery. The footage captures the intense moment, with screams audible and smoke and flames visible.

Watch the video here:

According to New York Times, Air China confirmed that the fire was extinguished in a few minutes and the plane was diverted to Shanghai. Thanks to the crew's prompt action, the fire was brought under control, and all passengers were safely evacuated, averting a potential disaster. Their quick response undoubtedly prevented injuries and ensured everyone's safety.

The fire incident comes months after China imposed an emergency ban on some portable batteries in aeroplanes. The move was taken in June after a regulatory body warned about the increasing threat these batteries posed to flights.

Lithium batteries, which are found in many mobile phones, laptops, chargers and e-cigarettes, have been recalled by the millions in recent years due to a fire hazard. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says that if these batteries are damaged or have a short circuit, they can spontaneously combust.

As of June 30 this year, the FAA has documented 38 cases in which lithium batteries caused smoke, fire or excessive heat in passenger or cargo aircraft. Last year, 89 such cases were reported. This year, governments and airlines have tightened regulations on these batteries, limiting where they can be placed on planes.

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