Man catches fire after power bank overheats at Melbourne airport lounge
Published: 11/7/2025

A man catches fire after a power bank overheats at Melbourne airport lounge, prompting airlines to ban their charging and use during flights. The incident led to the evacuation of about 150 people and the man was taken to hospital in a stable condition with burns. The power bank explosion in the Qantas business lounge has raised concerns, with airlines like Qantas and Virgin Australia reviewing their policies regarding lithium batteries and power banks on flights. Keeping power banks in sight and within easy reach is now advised by many airlines to prevent such incidents.



