Breaking News: Narrow Escape for Passengers Aboard Allegiant Flight #1908

On the evening of July 2, 2017, passengers aboard Allegiant Flight #1908 experienced a situation that could have escalated into a tragedy. En route from Destin, FL to Oklahoma City, OK, the flight was forced to divert to Dallas-Fort Worth Airport at approximately 10:10 PM CST, following a scare involving a personal electronic device.

A passenger, seated in 21E, was using a "Vivitar" power bank to charge an iPad when the device began to emit a worrisome odor, a precursor to a potential lithium-ion battery meltdown. It became hot and started smoking within his hand. Swiftly, the passenger alerted the flight crew to the smoldering power bank.

The Lead Flight Attendant, with remarkable presence of mind, took the overheating device and placed it into an ice bin to inhibit any further reaction. The Flight Crew promptly arranged for an emergency landing at the nearest suitable airport. Throughout the ordeal, the situation was skillfully managed, preventing the power bank from igniting into flames. Upon a safe landing at DFW, the fire and rescue team quickly boarded, securing the device and assuring the safety of all on board.

While disaster was averted, this event underscores the hazards that everyday carry-on items can pose in flight. The learned lesson is clear: vigilance and rapid response are crucial in such scenarios. But how can we be better prepared to confront similar challenges in the future?

Enter the FireTowel, an innovative life-saving creation designed to address precisely these situations. This tool is not your average fire blanket. Its substantial thickness, weighted perimeter, and convenient handles empower any individual to rapidly smother flames, trap toxic smoke, and move flaming objects safely. Had the FireTowel been available below the seats of Allegiant Flight #190