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Breaking: Power bank catches fire on IndiGo flight at Chandigarh Airport; 4 injured Watch Video
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, May 5, 2026: A mid-air scare ended in an emergency evacuation at Chandigarh airport today after a passenger's powerbank caught fire onboard an IndiGo flight. The incident occurred on flight 6E 108, which had just arrived from Hyderabad and was stationary on the tarmac.
It is suspected that at least four passengers have been injured in the incident.
According to an official statement from an IndiGo spokesperson, the fire was sparked by a customer's personal electronic equipment. To ensure the safety of everyone on board, the crew initiated an immediate evacuation.
Key details of the emergency response include:
- Safety Protocols: All passengers were safely moved to the terminal and are being attended to by airline staff.
- Official Reporting: Relevant aviation authorities were notified immediately following the fire.
- Technical Inspection: The aircraft has been grounded for mandatory safety checks and will not resume operations until it is cleared.