Powerbank catches fire on IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai, forcing flight diversion

A powerbank caught fire on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai on Sunday (Oct 11), sparking panic and forcing the diversion of the flight to Hyderabad. Video of the incident shows passengers trying to put out the blaze in the overhead bin. Indian media report that cabin crew of flight 6E 6115 doused the fire with a fire extinguisher. Rules stated on IndiGo's website say powerbanks must remain within the passenger’s personal reach at all times (e.g., under the seat, in the seat pocket, or carried on one’s person) and must not be stowed in overhead compartments or checked baggage. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia