The lithium battery problem has hit Australia - fire on Domestic Flight

[frodo]

A power bank is a must-have item for me when travelling.
I don't actually use it on most days but it's good to have a peace of mind and also for the days with heavy phone use.

 

[milehighclub]

What is the correct procedure to extinguish a lithium battery fire?

Most airlines follow a similar procedure which is use a BCF/Halon then submerge the device in water when the flames/smoke/sounds have stopped. If they don't then a minimal amount of water can be used to make it safe to move. The item is then placed into a receptacle with water.

 

[RSD]

Most airlines follow a similar procedure which is use a BCF/Halon then submerge the device in water when the flames/smoke/sounds have stopped. If they don't then a minimal amount of water can be used to make it safe to move. The item is then placed into a receptacle with water.

I would be sceptical about how much good a BCF is going to do considering that the battery is still going to be in thermal runaway so continuing to produce its own heat and oxygen - but I know the perfect person to put the question to so will see what he comes back with.

 

[milehighclub]

I would be sceptical about how much good a BCF is going to do considering that the battery is still going to be in thermal runaway so continuing to produce its own heat and oxygen - but I know the perfect person to put the question to so will see what he comes back with.

The manual says it’s to rid of the flames to make it safer to handle to put in the receptacle but does call out it may be ineffective and water might be required. Then it says water should be minimal again to prevent water ending up where it shouldn’t. Then to submerge. When you watch the video, that’s pretty much what happened so was a text book response from what I saw.