Late on July 30, the Tan Son Nhat International Airport Security and Order Team handled a small fire at the security check point to screen checked baggage at the international departure terminal.
According to Lao Dong sources, the cause of this incident came from a passenger's homemade backup battery device. The fire did not cause major damage or affect other activities of Tan Son Nhat airport, but did sound a warning bell about the risk of fire and explosion from backup batteries, especially homemade backup batteries. .
Not the first time
Since backup batteries became popular with most common users, problems related to this type of phone accessory have also appeared more and more.
In February 2024, a flight of Royal Air Charter Service (Philippines) en route from Bocaray Island (Philippines) to Shanghai (China) had to make an emergency landing at Hong Kong Airport (China) because A passenger's spare battery exploded in the cabin.
Previously in 2018, on a China Southern Airlines (China) flight from Guangzhou to Shanghai, passengers suddenly discovered smoke coming from inside the carry-on luggage compartment. The cause of the fire came from a spare battery in the passenger's carry-on luggage that exploded even though it was not in use.
In Vietnam, there have also been many incidents related to backup battery devices. Recently, in September 2023, a fire occurred in an apartment building in Trung Hoa - Nhan Chinh urban area, Hanoi. The fire department discovered that the cause of the fire was a backup battery charger that exploded when the homeowner plugged it in and forgot it.
Be careful when choosing to buy and use a backup charger
A backup battery is a device used to store energy and charge other devices. Storing energy in battery cells basically always poses a potential risk of unsafe fire and explosion.
According to Greenworks, a unit specializing in providing devices using lithium-ion batteries, all types of batteries are potentially dangerous and can be dangerous if not stored, maintained and used according to instructions. of the manufacturer.
For lithium-ion batteries, possible risks include: Batteries can burn and explode if damaged, strongly impacted or contaminated with water; When the battery overheats, the battery's internal components can decompose and create a large amount of heat, causing a fire or explosion. Overheating can occur due to improper charging of the battery, use of an unsuitable charger, or exposing the battery to high temperature environments.
"There have been aviation safety incidents when lithium-ion batteries exploded in carry-on luggage and cargo on airplanes. Therefore, airlines have applied regulations limiting the transportation of batteries." lithium-ion on board to ensure the safety of passengers and crew" - Greenworks warned.
In fact, many experts also point out that if the backup battery is used incorrectly, it will cause it to explode at any time. This becomes especially dangerous when users make their own batteries from discrete materials of unknown origin.
To avoid risks of fire and explosion when using this type of accessory, users should choose quality backup battery models from reputable manufacturers on the market. Do not use backup batteries that are too cheap or come from unfamiliar, unreliable brands.
