Smoke briefly filled the baggage carousel area of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 on Monday, raising concerns among passengers. Authorities believe the incident was triggered by a power bank that reportedly fell from a passenger’s luggage.
According to the New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC), the smoke was detected around 4:55 p.m. at Baggage Carousel 3. Responders immediately identified the source of the smoke, which they linked to a power bank that had caused a minor spark.
“The device caused a minor spark, which produced the smoke. There was no open flame, and the carousel remained fully operational after testing,” the NNIC explained in a statement.
Authorities quickly secured the area and conducted a cleanup, ensuring that terminal operations continued without disruption.
“We thank all responding teams and partner agencies for their swift action. The safety and well-being of passengers remain our top priority,” NNIC emphasized.
