A flight was compelled to make an emergency landing at Trondheim Airport Værnes following a fire incident that occurred in the cabin, specifically involving a malfunctioning power bank. Fortunately, it has been confirmed that there were no injuries among the passengers and crew. The local police and emergency services arrived at the scene promptly to handle the situation. A communication director from the police district indicated that a mayday signal was sent out due to the smoke development in the cabin, highlighting the seriousness of the incident in relation to passenger safety.

According to Lars Lunde, the duty leader at Midt-Norge emergency services, the issue was identified as overheating in a power bank stored onboard the aircraft. As the temperature could not be decreased, the flight crew decided to land at Værnes airport, where fire authorities took over control of the situation. This decision underscores the importance of safety protocols in aviation, especially in dealing with hazardous materials such as lithium-ion batteries found in power banks.

Emergency press officer Carita Storm Røsaasen from Avinor has stated that this incident is not expected to impact the broader flight traffic at Værnes airport. However, the occurrence serves as a reminder for both airlines and passengers to ensure safety measures are in place when traveling with electronic devices that have been known to cause fire hazards in confined spaces, prompting further discussions on regulations regarding carry-on electronics during flights.