BANGKOK, Thailand – A powerbank burst into flames inside an MRT train at Itsaraphap station on August 4. Staff evacuated passengers and brought the blaze under control.
The portable charger overheated in a passenger’s bag, igniting the fire. Crews acted fast to contain it. No damage to the train was found.
Powerbank heats up inside passenger’s bag
According to BEM (Bangkok Expressway and Metro), the passenger’s powerbank got hot and caught fire inside a travel bag. The incident happened aboard an MRT train at Itsaraphap station.
Staff stepped in and brought the situation under control. Affected passengers were ordered to leave the train.
Passengers evacuated from train
Crew evacuated passengers from the affected carriage immediately.
An initial inspection found no damage to the train.
MRT resumes normal service
MRT operations continued as usual after the incident. BEM said the situation was under control.
Passenger safety is our top priority. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
said a BEM spokesperson.