On March 20, Hong Kong Airlines flight HX115 was diverted to Fuzhou after a fire was detected in the cabin's during the flight.
The quick and decisive actions of the crew ensured the fire was successfully extinguished, and the aircraft landed safely, avoiding any further escalation of the incident.
A video shared on social media on March 20, 2025, captured the chaotic scene as crew members and passengers frantically worked to extinguish a fire, while the pilot skillfully executed an emergency landing.
Hong Kong Airlines informed local media that the fire aboard an Airbus A320-200 was promptly brought under control, allowing flight HX115 to make a safe landing at Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) in China.
This incident coincides with measures taken by several airlines, such as Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways, to ban or restrict the use of power banks on flights due to concerns about potential cabin fires.
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