
A recent incident at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) saw a passenger’s handbag catch fire due to a power bank explosion, prompting swift action to contain the situation.
The incident unfolded within the airport’s premises as a passenger, awaiting boarding for an Air China flight to China, had a power bank inside their bag explode while in the waiting area. Immediate measures were taken, swiftly extinguishing the resulting fire before it could escalate.
Pratap Babu Tiwari, TIA’s director, confirmed the details, highlighting that the fire originated from the power bank contained within the passenger’s handbag. Additional specifics regarding the occurrence are pending disclosure.
This incident serves as a reminder of the potential risks associated with power banks and the importance of handling them cautiously during travel. Authorities continue to investigate further details surrounding the event.