Air Busan Plane Fire Forces Evacuation of 176 Passengers in South Korea

The Airbus A321 caught fire at Gimhae International Airport, injuring seven people as passengers and crew evacuated via emergency slides.

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.