All 168 passengers on a Jeju Air flight in South Korea were forced to evacuate after a passenger’s power bank unexpectedly caught fire just before takeoff. The incident occurred at an unspecified location in South Korea, prompting a swift emergency response. Passengers disembarked the aircraft as a precautionary measure while airport authorities investigated the cause of the fire. No injuries have been reported, and the flight has been delayed while the damaged power bank is assessed and the aircraft is inspected. Jeju Air is cooperating with authorities to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and prevent similar occurrences. The incident highlights the potential safety risks associated with lithium-ion batteries commonly found in portable charging devices.

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