Power bank catches fire on IndiGo flight to Dimapur while taxiing at Delhi airport

A Dimapur-bound IndiGo flight experienced a minor fire on board when a passenger's power bank ignited while the aircraft was taxiing at Delhi airport on Sunday. The fire was quickly extinguished by the cabin crew, and no injuries were reported, as per PTI.

No injuries were reported in the incident, and all passengers and crew of the Dimapur-bound IndiGo flight on board were safe, IndiGo said.

According to PTI report, quoting IndiGo officials in the know, the power bank caught fire when the aircraft was taxiing at the airport.

Flight details

The flight, 6E 2107, operated with an Airbus A320 neo aircraft, departed Delhi airport at 14:33 hours and landed at Dimapur at 16:45 hours, the news agency stated citing Flightradar24.com. The flight was originally scheduled to take off at 12:25 hours.

IndiGo statement

An IndiGo spokesperson said:

"IndiGo flight 6E 2107 operating from Delhi to Dimapur on 19 October 2025 returned to bay due to a minor fire caused by a passenger's personal electronic equipment stored in the seat-back pocket onboard. The crew managed the situation quickly and diligently following the Standard Operating Procedure and the incident was controlled within seconds."

The spokesperson added that relevant authorities were informed immediately, and the aircraft was cleared for operations after all necessary checks. Passengers were offered refreshments, and the airline thanked travelers for remaining calm.

Safety measures and protocol

The airline emphasised that the safety of customers, crew, and aircraft is their top priority. The incident was handled in accordance with established safety protocols, minimizing risk and inconvenience to passengers.

Details about the number of passengers on board the flight were not available.

Earlier this week, a lithium battery kept in the overhead compartment of an Air China aircraft caught fire. The plane was operating from Hangzhou to Seoul, as per reports.