Lufthansa flight diverted to Lyon after powerbank fire

A Lufthansa flight traveling from Frankfurt to Lisbon was diverted to Lyon on Saturday evening after a passenger's powerbank caught fire in the seating area. The incident occurred while the aircraft was at an altitude of approximately 10,000 meters.

The flight crew managed the situation by placing the burning device into a specialized lithium safety bag. As a precaution, the pilot decided to divert the aircraft, which landed in Lyon around 10:00 PM. Flight tracking data indicated the plane circled Lyon, likely to burn off fuel to reduce weight for the emergency landing.

The 198 passengers and six crew members were provided with hotel accommodations for the night and were subsequently rebooked on connecting flights to Lisbon.