A man in his 50s suffered minor burns after a power bank exploded in his pocket at Melbourne International Airport on Thursday (November 6). The incident occurred in the Qantas Airways business lounge, prompting the evacuation of about 150 people. Firefighters responded to the scene, and the man was treated for burns to his leg and fingers before being taken to the hospital in stable condition.

Witnesses described hearing screams and seeing smoke and flames as the power bank ignited, sending "battery acid flying everywhere." Quick-thinking staff and a passenger helped the man into a shower to douse the flames, as reported by BBC News. The lounge was closed for cleaning and reopened two hours later.

The incident highlights the risks associated with carrying lithium-ion batteries, whic

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