On Sunday, 2026-10-11, an IndiGo flight that had taken off from Delhi bound for Chennai was forced to divert to Hyderabad after a power bank stored in the cabin began to burn. The fire started, prompting concern among those on board. According to reports, the blaze was contained in the cabin where the device was located.
Cabin crew and passengers acted to extinguish the fire, using the aircraft's fire extinguishers and nearby luggage to control the flames. Their effort prevented the fire from spreading, and the plane continued its descent to Hyderabad without further incident. All occupants disembarked safely once the aircraft touched down, with no injuries reported.
The episode has renewed attention on the risks posed by lithium-ion batteries in portable chargers. Such batteries can catch fire if they malfunction, which is why regulators generally prohibit them in checked baggage. Both IndiGo and aviation authorities have launched an investigation to determine exactly what triggered the power bank to catch fire and to assess whether any procedural gaps contributed to the event.
All occupants disembarked safely once the aircraft touched down, with no injuries reported.