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The Calgary Fire Department responded to a fire caused by a lithium-ion battery pack at Calgary International Airport over the holiday weekend. The fire broke out in an airport lounge on Friday morning, prompting emergency crews to be dispatched at 9:42 a.m.
When responders arrived at the scene, they found that airline staff had already evacuated the lounge and cordoned off the affected area. According to a news release from the fire department, the lithium-ion battery pack burned itself out without causing significant damage or injuries.
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Maintenance staff at the airport worked quickly to clear the smoke using the building’s ventilation system, allowing the area to return to normal operation.
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