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Power banks and vapes now biggest fire risk on planes

Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.

By James Holloway · June 27, 2026
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Power banks and vapes now biggest fire risk on planes
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HOUSTON | Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.

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