Power bank fire forces Lufthansa flight to make emergency landing in Lyon
A Lufthansa flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Lyon, France, after a power bank caught fire onboard, according to Al Jazeera. The incident has renewed attention on why such batteries ignite and the rules airlines set for how many devices passengers can carry.
Why it matters
The episode underscores the fire risks posed by lithium-ion power banks carried by millions of travelers daily, and could push airlines toward stricter limits on how many such devices passengers may bring onboard.
Background
Power banks rely on lithium-ion batteries, a technology known to catch fire if damaged, compressed, or overheated. For this reason, airlines impose limits on the number and capacity of such devices passengers can carry on board.
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