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Re:iPhone 7 bursts into flames, destroys vehicle by astrodust on Friday October 21, 2016 @04:57PM (#12764702)
Considering that any device with a LiPo battery in it is potentially a bomb they really do need better procedures for dealing with these sorts of things.

RC groups have "LiPo Guard" bags or containers on hand in case of a fire: http://thedronegirl.com/2015/02/07/lipo-battery/ I've even seen some with a contraption you can throw your burning battery into to contain the fire.

Why aren't these mandatory on planes? Ash-trays are legally mandated, it's hilarious, but nothing for phones.

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Re:iPhone 7 bursts into flames, destroys vehicle by jburgess777 on Friday October 21, 2016 @05:53PM (#12765215)
The airlines have started taking additional precautions.

From http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/airlines-add-fire-c...

"At least three U.S. airlines are adding new fire-suppression equipment to fleets in case a cellphone or laptop battery overheats, catches on fire and can't be extinguished"

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Re:iPhone 7 bursts into flames, destroys vehicle by astrodust on Saturday October 22, 2016 @12:21AM (#12767172)
This is good since sometimes the plane's own batteries have caught on fire.

Having some kind of flame-proof, reinforced steel box they can drop dangerous devices in wouldn't be a bad idea either, as in the case of some idiot with shoe-bombs they could wrestle the device off the person and chuck it in there to be contained.

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