Power Bank Fire Sparks Emergency Evacuation on IndiGo Flight

A power bank caught fire aboard a stationary IndiGo plane at Chandigarh airport, leading to an emergency evacuation. No major injuries were reported. All passengers and crew were safely moved to the terminal, with authorities promptly informed. The incident occurred after IndiGo flight 6E 108 landed from Hyderabad.

A power bank on an IndiGo aircraft ignited on Tuesday while the plane was stationary at Chandigarh airport, causing an emergency evacuation. The airline confirmed that the incident occurred shortly after flight 6E 108 from Hyderabad landed.

IndiGo stated it took immediate action to ensure the safety of those onboard, evacuating all passengers and crew without delay. Authorities were promptly informed about the situation.

According to a source, smoke emanated from one of the overhead bins, attributed to the power bank igniting. Fortunately, no major injuries were reported, though details on the number of passengers remain unclear.