Alrphoto / Getty Images A Virgin Australia flight from Brisbane to Melbourne was met by firefighters on Sunday after smoke was seen coming from a passenger’s vape on board. A passenger alerted the crew when the device began emitting smoke, prompting the pilots to declare a “pan”—a non-life-threatening emergency requiring expedited landing. Flight VA 328 landed safely around 4 p.m. Sunday, and all passengers disembarked normally, Melbourne Airport said. Firefighters then escorted the Boeing 737 to the gate and removed the vape from the cabin. No injuries were reported. Vapes contain lithium batteries that can overheat and spark fires, known as “thermal runaway.” Virgin Australia requires passengers to keep vapes and e-cigarettes in carry-on luggage only. Spare batteries must be stored safely in original packaging or protective pouches, with terminals covered to avoid short-circuits, per aviation safety rules. The Sunday incident follows stricter airline rules on lithium-ion devices, including power banks, after a mid-air battery fire on a Sydney-to-Hobart flight in July. Read it at The Guardian Read more at The Daily Beast.