Didn’t know these bags existed.
Four Hospitalized After Battery Pack Caught Fire on United Airlines Flight
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A United Airlines spokesperson said an external battery caught on fire inside a seat back pocket of first class, and the flight crew prevented the fire from spreading through the cabin by placing the battery into a thermal containment bag or fire bag, per ABC News.
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Okay, I guess I won’t roll my eyes when asked (for the umpteenth) if I have any lithium batteries in my checked luggage.
However, I did roll my eyes when I was asked to put my electric shaver running on AA batteries into my carryon.
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There were a total of 57 lithium battery incidents involving smoke, fire or extreme heat last year, according to the FAA's website.
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In recent years, the number of lithium battery incidents has gone up, with the FAA reporting on average of 40-60 happening in recent years, compared to reports in 2014-2015, which saw fewer than 20 lithium battery incidents.
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