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A Qantas business lounge at Melbourne Airport was evacuated after a passenger's power bank ignited in his trouser pocket. The 50-year-old man sustained significant burn injuries to his leg and fingers and was subsequently taken to hospital. Around 150 passengers were promptly evacuated from the lounge by staff following the incident, which occurred around 11 am on Thursday. Qantas confirmed the event, stating the lounge was evacuated as a precaution, and is now reviewing its policies on lithium battery devices. This incident underscores increasing aviation safety concerns regarding lithium battery devices, prompting airlines worldwide to tighten rules on their carriage and use.
