Power Bank Catches Fire Onboard IndiGo Delhi–Dimapur Flight; Crew Contain Blaze Within Seconds

A minor fire broke out onboard IndiGo flight 6E 2107 from Delhi to Dimapur on Sunday after a passenger’s power bank caught fire inside a seat-back pocket, prompting the aircraft to return to the bay at Delhi airport. IndiGo confirmed that the crew acted swiftly and followed Standard Operating Procedures, bringing the situation under control within seconds. “All passengers and crew onboard are safe. Relevant authorities were informed, and there are no injuries reported,” an IndiGo spokesperson said. After safety checks, the aircraft was cleared for operations, and the airline ensured passenger comfort during the brief delay, offering refreshments and thanking travelers for their calm and cooperation. According to Flightradar24, the flight, operated with an Airbus A320neo, departed at 2:33 pm and landed safely in Dimapur at 4:45 pm, though it was initially scheduled for 12:25 pm. The incident follows a similar case on an Air China flight earlier this week, when a lithium battery caught fire on a Hangzhou–Seoul route, forcing an emergency landing in Shanghai. Both airlines reported no injuries and quick crew response. 🏷️ Hashtags: #IndiGo #AviationSafety #FlightIncident #PowerBankFire #DelhiAirport #AirSafety #IndiGoFlight6E2107 #AviationNews #LithiumBattery #PassengerSafety