The flight EasyJet EZY-8261, connecting Heraklion to London on September 17, experienced a moment of panic when the electronic cigarette of an occupant exploded.
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A huge noise caused confusion on board, and some travelers feared a bomb. Ultimately, more fear than harm, but the passengers had to evacuate the plane via the emergency slides.
One of the witnesses, Malachi Griffith, said he saw a young woman running down the aisle with a bag. From which flames were escaping. “I could smell the smoke and see it coming from the front of the plane”he explained.
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The intervention of the firefighters made it possible to prevent a tragedy. All passengers were able to take another flight later in the evening. The company recalls that, although the electronic cigarettes are authorized in the cabin. It is essential to remove the batteries to avoid this type of incident.
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