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A vape device unexpectedly ignited during a flight from Brisbane to Melbourne, prompting a mid-air alert for assistance.
Virgin Australia confirmed that flight VA328 issued an urgent request for help after the vape caught fire, according to a statement released by the airline this evening.
The aircraft, a Boeing 737, was able to land safely and proceeded to the gate without incident, allowing passengers to disembark as usual, Melbourne Airport officials reported.
As a safety measure, Virgin Australia noted that Aviation Rescue Firefighters were on standby and successfully removed the device from the aircraft.
The call made was a PAN alert, indicating a need for possible assistance but not escalating to an emergency level.
The flight took off from Brisbane just before 1pm (2pm AEDT) and landed in Melbourne just before 4.30pm.