What to do about the fire on a lithium-ion battery plane?What to do about the fire on a lithium-ion battery plane?

On February 25th, a passenger mobile power supply(Charging Bao) accidentally caught fire on a flight of China Southern Airlines. Fortunately, the aircraft had not yet taken off and the crew had handled it in a timely manner and did not lead to further disaster.

After the incident, some netizens questioned that the way stewardesses use bottled water to extinguish fires was not professional enough. Why not use fire extinguishers?

Lithium battery on the plane on fire how to do? Remember, this will save your life!

In fact, the National Civil Aviation Administration has detailed and clear regulations for the standard operation of lithium batteries on board fire. The first of these is:

Because lithium batteries are particularly dangerous, Helen fire extinguishers(halogenated hydrocarbons) can not be completely extinguished. They can only extinguish external flames and prevent the burning of surrounding items. Water extinguishing bottles can both eliminate open fire and have a certain cooling effect. It is the first choice for emergency disposal on lithium batteries.

Therefore, the crew's handling method is very professional and appropriate. From the video, it can also be seen that the fire is quickly extinguished.

In addition, the Civil Aviation Authority provides that:

-Prohibit the use of similar articles, such as fire blankets, to cover or wrap lithium batteries or equipment containing lithium batteries to extinguish fires, and prohibit the movement or removal from luggage of lithium batteries or equipment containing lithium batteries that are on fire or smoking; It is forbidden to remove lithium batteries that are burning, smoking, and heating from equipment containing lithium batteries.

-Immediately after the effective implementation of fire suppression disposal, lithium batteries, equipment containing lithium batteries or related luggage should be cooled with water or other non-flammable liquids to prevent the recurrence of lithium batteries.

-Confirm that after cooling of lithium batteries or lithium containing battery equipment is in stable condition, they will be moved to less risky areas such as washrooms, operation rooms, and minimum explosive risk areas by personal protection personnel using auxiliary tools such as water-filled bins, ice buckets, etc., Appoint cabin crew.

Some netizens made corresponding explanations and proofs: The disposal method, training manual and outline of the lithium battery fire on board are required to extinguish the fire at the fastest speed. When the flight attendants provide catering services, the fastest disposal method is to use large screens of mineral water. Then put in the toilet sink, soak in cold water, and send someone to watch.

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