Overview

• The fire began in the tail section of the Air Busan Airbus A321 as it was preparing to depart for Hong Kong on Tuesday night.
• All 169 passengers and seven crew members were evacuated safely using inflatable slides, though seven individuals sustained minor injuries, including smoke inhalation and back pain.
• South Korea's transport ministry is investigating the cause, with reports suggesting a portable lithium battery in an overhead compartment may have sparked the blaze.
• Firefighters extinguished the fire within an hour, but nearly half of the plane's fuselage was burned, leaving significant damage to the aircraft.
• The incident follows South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster last month, raising concerns about aviation safety and prompting a review of carry-on luggage policies.