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| EASYJET AIRBUS A320-214 G-EZTN (MSN 4006) |
Passengers on an easyJet flight from Greece to the UK had to use emergency slides to leave the aircraft after a vape device exploded inside a carry-on bag.
Malachi Griffith reported that he was aboard flight EZY8216 from Heraklion, Crete (HER/LGIR), ready to head to London's Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) when he heard "fizzing noises."
"I noticed smoke and a burning smell coming from the front of the plane, so I asked my dad if this was normal. Then, a girl sprinted down the aisle with a smoking bag, and suddenly there was a loud pop, which was the sound of the flames, causing everyone to panic," he shared with the media.
He also mentioned that he captured a video of himself and his father evacuating the aircraft via the emergency slides.
easyJet issued a statement confirming that the flight was evacuated due to a fire in a passenger's cabin bag.
"The fire services responded to the scene, and the cabin crew evacuated the plane following standard procedures. Passengers were cared for in the terminal while a replacement plane and crew were organized to transport them home later that day. Safety is our utmost concern," the airline stated.
Originally scheduled to depart at 13:55, the incident delayed the flight until 23:14, with arrival in London at 00:45 the following day.
Aircraft Information:
Airline: EasyJet
Code: U2/EZY
Aircraft: Airbus A321-251NX
Registration: G-UZME
Serial Number: 8454
Engines: 2 x CFMI LEAP-1A32
First Flew: 15/01/2019
Age: 5.7 Years
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