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Warning Issued Over Power Bank Fire Risk on Flights
A warning has been issued regarding the fire risk posed by power banks on flights, particularly as the summer holiday season begins. Passengers are advised to be aware of the potential dangers.
25 Jun, 23:28 — 25 Jun, 23:42
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BBCHigh2d ago
Warning over power bank fire risk on flights as summer holidays begin
Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.
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Warning over power bank fire risk on flights as summer holidays begin
Flight passengers are being warned not to pack power banks or vapes in their hold luggage ahead of the busy summer holiday travel period beginning for parts of the UK.
By Abubakar Ibrahim
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First report: BBC · 25 Jun, 23:28|Full coverage: 2 · 14m|Window: 14m
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