A Singapore Airlines Scoot flight from Hong Kong to Singapore on November 22 experienced an in-cabin fire after a passenger’s rechargeable power bank overheated, the budget carrier confirmed.

The incident occurred aboard flight TR939, which departed Hong Kong at 5.48pm, and was swiftly managed by the flight’s cabin crew, according to a statement issued by Scoot.

“Scoot can confirm that an overheated power bank caused a small flame in the cabin, which was promptly extinguished by our cabin crew,” the airline said, as reported by The Straits Times. While all 178 passengers and six crew members disembarked safely upon arrival, the incident has once again highlighted the rising safety concerns surrounding lithium-ion batteries in flight.

The plane landed in Singapore at 9.06pm. A Scoot spokesperson confirmed that airport emergency services were placed on standby as a precautionary measure upon the aircraft’s arrival at Changi Airport.

Meanwhile, details from a passenger on the flight, posted on social media platform Xiaohongshu on the night of the incident, described an unnerving experience. The passenger stated that a “strong burning smell” filled the cabin as the aircraft was preparing for landing, and noted that it took the cabin crew some time to fully extinguish the fire using water and a fire extinguisher.

Scoot offered an apology, stating, “Scoot sincerely apologises for the disruption and inconvenience caused. The safety of our customers and crew remains our top priority.”