Passenger Set on Fire as Power Bank Bursts Into Flames in Trouser Pocket at Qantas Business Lounge
A serious safety incident at Melbourne Airport’s Qantas business lounge has renewed global concerns around lithium battery-powered devices, after a passenger’s power bank suddenly caught fire in his trouser pocket and caused burns, panic, and the evacuation of nearly 150 people. The dramatic event unfolded at around 11am local time on Thursday, when several travellers … Read more
