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easyJet flight evacuated at Malpensa after power bank fire
An easyJet Airbus A320 flight bound for Prague was forced to undergo an emergency evacuation at Milan Malpensa Airport on Thursday afternoon after smoke and fire were detected in the cabin.
The incident occurred while the aircraft was taxiing toward the runway. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was caused by a lithium-ion power bank located in a passenger's carry-on luggage, which overheated and ignited.
All 146 passengers were evacuated via inflatable emergency slides. While most remained uninjured, two passengers sustained minor bruises during the descent. The emergency led to a temporary closure of Malpensa Airport for approximately one hour, impacting flight schedules before operations gradually returned to normal by late evening.
Authorities have opened an investigation into the exact cause of the malfunction. The event highlights growing aviation safety concerns regarding lithium batteries, which represent an increasing percentage of hazardous material reports in air travel.
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EasyJet · Malpensa Airport · Milan Malpensa Airport · Prague
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Passengers were evacuated using emergency slides. www.lacronaca24.it · www.liberoquotidiano.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The fire was caused by a passenger's power bank. www.lacronaca24.it · www.liberoquotidiano.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Two passengers sustained minor bruises during the evacuation. www.lacronaca24.it · www.liberoquotidiano.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] The aircraft declared an emergency while taxiing. www.lacronaca24.it · www.liberoquotidiano.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] An easyJet flight bound for Prague had 146 passengers on board. www.lacronaca24.it · www.liberoquotidiano.it · www.notizie.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Milan Malpensa airport was closed for approximately one hour. www.lacronaca24.it · www.liberoquotidiano.it