Plane Emergency Because of Power Bank Fire

Introduction

On May 5, 2026, an IndiGo plane landed in Chandigarh. A passenger's power bank started a fire. All people had to leave the plane quickly.

Main Body

The plane stopped at the airport. A power bank in a seat pocket caught fire. The crew used two fire extinguishers, but there was too much smoke. 200 passengers and six crew members left the plane using emergency slides. Some people got small cuts. One woman hurt her ankle and went to the hospital. A fire truck was near the plane, but it did not need to spray water. New rules say passengers must keep power banks in their bags. They must not charge phones during the flight. They must not put batteries in the overhead bins.

Conclusion

The plane is not flying now. Experts are checking it. The passengers are at the airport for help.

Learning

✈️ Action Words (Past vs. Present)

Look at how the story changes from what happened (Past) to what is happening now (Present).

The Past (Finished)

  • Landed → The plane is already on the ground.
  • Caught → The fire started.
  • Left → The people are out of the plane.

The Present (Now)

  • Is checking → Experts are doing this right now.
  • Are → The passengers are still at the airport.

🚫 The Word "MUST"

When we see MUST, it means it is a strict rule. No choice!

  • Must keep → Put it in your bag. (Do this!)
  • Must not charge → Stop using the charger. (Don't do this!)

Pattern: Must + Action = ✅ Yes Must not + Action = ❌ No

Vocabulary Learning

plane
A vehicle that flies in the air
Example:The plane landed safely.
airport
A place where planes take off and land
Example:We arrived at the airport early.
passenger
A person who travels on a vehicle
Example:The passenger boarded the plane.
crew
People who work on a plane
Example:The crew helped passengers.
fire
A burning event
Example:The fire alarm went off.
smoke
Fumes from a fire
Example:There was a lot of smoke.
hospital
A place where people receive medical care
Example:She went to the hospital.
truck
A large vehicle for transporting goods
Example:A fire truck arrived.
rules
Guidelines or instructions
Example:The rules were clear.
charge
To power up a device with electricity
Example:You cannot charge your phone.
bin
A container for holding items
Example:Place it in the bin.
expert
A person with special knowledge
Example:An expert checked the plane.
help
To assist or support
Example:We need help.