A Hong Kong Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Fuzhou after a power bank caused a fire in the overhead compartment. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported. Authorities are investigating the incident, highlighting the risks associated with power banks on flights.
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