In Kazakhstan, a power bank caught fire in an airport passenger's hands

A passenger on the Almaty-Bishkek flight escaped with a slight shock when the charging battery caught fire

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As the man was being screened, the hoco brand power bank packed in his duffel bag suddenly ignited. The man managed to throw off the bag and was not hurt, like no one around.

At the Civil Aviation Committee of Kazakhstancommented on the situation and explained that, according to the instructions, spare batteries, including power supplies, must be carried in hand luggage and must be individually protected to prevent short circuits.