Air China Flight Diverts After Lithium Battery Fire

TL;DR
An Air China flight to Seoul made an emergency landing in Shanghai after a passenger's lithium battery in carry-on luggage ignited, causing smoke and flames. No injuries were reported, and the plane was safely diverted to ensure safety, highlighting ongoing concerns about lithium battery fires on aircraft.
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