Posted by Richard Ditch on November 11, 2017 at 3:44 PM
Without any details on the type of camera and the battery all we can do is speculate about this. But I hope this encourages all of us to stick with OEM batteries for our cameras and not try to save a couple bucks buying some cheap knockoff.
Posted by Ed Cordes on November 13, 2017 at 8:49 AM
I absolutely agree with Richard. OEM batteries are a bit more pricey for a reason. You get what you pay for. That said, I would like to learn more details of the incident.
Posted by Kurt Bowman on November 16, 2017 at 10:09 PM
Thought I read somewhere you should take your lithium-ion batteries out of the camera when traveling and cover the terminal ends, but I may be remembering that incorrectly.
Ok, here is more information, if you didn't already look it up yourselvs.
Sandy
Lithium battery explosion causes panic at Orlando International Airport
WKMGPublished 7:20 p.m. ET Nov. 10, 2017 | Updated 11:06 p.m. ET Nov. 11, 2017
Yes, it boils down to "the battery is on fire," but there's more to it than that. Video provided by NewsyNewslook
(Photo: WKMG photo)
ORLANDO - A camera battery that exploded at Orlando International Airport on Friday put people in a panic, according to Orlando police.
The noise of the lithium battery exploding in a camera bag at the security checkpoint near gates 1-59 scared people, but no one was hurt, police said.
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority spokesman Rod Johnson said passengers in the main terminal building were evacuated while Orlando police and airport staff investigated the incident, FLORIDA TODAY news partner WKMG reported.
"As a result of the incident, a ground stop was issued and a number of flights were held while passengers were allowed back into the building and security checkpoints reactivated," Johnson said in a news release about the incident.
Lithium batteries with more than 100-watt hours are allowed in carry-on bags with airline approval, but are prohibited in checked bags,according to the Transportation Security Administration.
Today on the News in 90 Seconds, FLORIDA TODAY's Tyler Vazquez brings you some of today's top stories including a proposal to use tourism dollars to help fund lagoon restoration. Video by Rob Landers. Posted 11/10/17 Rob Landers
Reports of a shooting at the airport circulated on social media, as Orlando police quickly tried to quell the panic.
A ground stop was issued and some flights were held while passengers were allowed back into the terminal.
Gate areas were evacuated and passengers will be re-screened before boarding their flights, GOAA officials said.
Airport officials said the gate areas continue to undergo security checks.
Once it was determined there was no danger to the public, passengers were allowed back inside the main terminal building.
There was a loud sound that startled people, but no shots fired, no danger to public," Orlando police tweeted.
Social media users shared photos of people walking on the tram tracks to leave the airport and an empty security line.
Passengers were instructed to check with their airlines regarding their flight status.
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority's Phil Brown released a letter Saturday about the incident:
"First, I would like to thank everyone involved in last evening's incident, customers and staff, for their focus on security and safety, patience and compassion toward each other. What started as a typical Friday evening quickly became anything but. There seems to be some confusion on exactly what occurred last evening. I am happy to share what I know.
An incident occurred on the "A" side of the main terminal outside of the security checkpoint for gates 1-59. A passenger entering the checkpoint had a camera in their carry-on when apparently, the lithium-ion battery for the camera caught fire and the bag began to smoke. Realizing this, the passenger of course immediately dropped the bag and those around them moved away from it. Emergency services arrived quickly and moved the bag farther away from passengers queued for security. Unfortunately, with all of the events occurring around the world some witnesses panicked and self-evacuated the area dropping their carry-on luggage and knocking over the stanchions queueing the checkpoint.
Others hearing the luggage being dropped, stanchions falling, and rapid movement mistook the sounds as gunfire and within seconds a spontaneous evacuation of the main terminal occurred. During this time emergency staff attempted to calm, gain control, gather everyone back into the building and resume operations. We attempted various methods of communicating but as everyone is aware, a few trying to communicate a message to this large of a mass is a daunting task but efforts were continued throughout the event. Communications is and will always be an issue in this type of a situation but please know that we will always try our best in communicating all available information to our customers and our staff.
In an abundance of precaution the TSA directed the airport to have all passengers at every gate be brought back to the main terminal for rescreening, including all that had boarded a departing flight and those on aircraft awaiting to take off. No one could go to the airside until this was accomplished and gate areas were found to be secure. In this type of situation, we fully complied and fully supported this directive because above all, safety and security is our primary objective. Understandably, this event was very time consuming. Gates 70-129 passenger-screening operations resumed about 2.5 hours after the event occurred and Gates 1-59 about 4 hours after. Much of the delay stemmed from a lack of gate space for returning aircraft and aircraft that needed to be moved/relocated. In noting similar events, I would like to commend all of our staff and the airport community for their roles and actions in this event. And again, a credit to you all with a huge thanks from us for your understanding of the situation and your patience. Thank you and we hope to see you in the terminal soon."
Sincerely,
Phil Brown, CEO
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
Posted by Jim Erhardt on November 19, 2017 at 9:33 AM
As a user of high current Li-ion cells in lights, these cells need to be handled with care. It's also helpful to know the basic handling precautions of Li-ion cells, this link should be useful. Note that recharging Li-ion cells should never be done in freezing conditions (like recharging in your car in the winter without the cabin heated).
Great info, Jim - thanks for adding - I didn't know all this, especially the part about not recharging in a freezing car. That should be a flag for those of us at Bosque and Yellowstone in the winter.
Sandy
Discussion
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WKMGPublished 7:20 p.m. ET Nov. 10, 2017 | Updated 11:06 p.m. ET Nov. 11, 2017
Yes, it boils down to "the battery is on fire," but there's more to it than that. Video provided by NewsyNewslook
(Photo: WKMG photo)
ORLANDO - A camera battery that exploded at Orlando International Airport on Friday put people in a panic, according to Orlando police.
The noise of the lithium battery exploding in a camera bag at the security checkpoint near gates 1-59 scared people, but no one was hurt, police said.
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority spokesman Rod Johnson said passengers in the main terminal building were evacuated while Orlando police and airport staff investigated the incident, FLORIDA TODAY news partner WKMG reported.
"As a result of the incident, a ground stop was issued and a number of flights were held while passengers were allowed back into the building and security checkpoints reactivated," Johnson said in a news release about the incident.
Lithium batteries with more than 100-watt hours are allowed in carry-on bags with airline approval, but are prohibited in checked bags,according to the Transportation Security Administration.
Today on the News in 90 Seconds, FLORIDA TODAY's Tyler Vazquez brings you some of today's top stories including a proposal to use tourism dollars to help fund lagoon restoration. Video by Rob Landers. Posted 11/10/17 Rob Landers
Reports of a shooting at the airport circulated on social media, as Orlando police quickly tried to quell the panic.
A ground stop was issued and some flights were held while passengers were allowed back into the terminal.
Gate areas were evacuated and passengers will be re-screened before boarding their flights, GOAA officials said.
Airport officials said the gate areas continue to undergo security checks.
Once it was determined there was no danger to the public, passengers were allowed back inside the main terminal building.
There was a loud sound that startled people, but no shots fired, no danger to public," Orlando police tweeted.
Social media users shared photos of people walking on the tram tracks to leave the airport and an empty security line.
Passengers were instructed to check with their airlines regarding their flight status.
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority's Phil Brown released a letter Saturday about the incident:
"First, I would like to thank everyone involved in last evening's incident, customers and staff, for their focus on security and safety, patience and compassion toward each other. What started as a typical Friday evening quickly became anything but. There seems to be some confusion on exactly what occurred last evening. I am happy to share what I know.
An incident occurred on the "A" side of the main terminal outside of the security checkpoint for gates 1-59. A passenger entering the checkpoint had a camera in their carry-on when apparently, the lithium-ion battery for the camera caught fire and the bag began to smoke. Realizing this, the passenger of course immediately dropped the bag and those around them moved away from it. Emergency services arrived quickly and moved the bag farther away from passengers queued for security. Unfortunately, with all of the events occurring around the world some witnesses panicked and self-evacuated the area dropping their carry-on luggage and knocking over the stanchions queueing the checkpoint.
Others hearing the luggage being dropped, stanchions falling, and rapid movement mistook the sounds as gunfire and within seconds a spontaneous evacuation of the main terminal occurred. During this time emergency staff attempted to calm, gain control, gather everyone back into the building and resume operations. We attempted various methods of communicating but as everyone is aware, a few trying to communicate a message to this large of a mass is a daunting task but efforts were continued throughout the event. Communications is and will always be an issue in this type of a situation but please know that we will always try our best in communicating all available information to our customers and our staff.
In an abundance of precaution the TSA directed the airport to have all passengers at every gate be brought back to the main terminal for rescreening, including all that had boarded a departing flight and those on aircraft awaiting to take off. No one could go to the airside until this was accomplished and gate areas were found to be secure. In this type of situation, we fully complied and fully supported this directive because above all, safety and security is our primary objective. Understandably, this event was very time consuming. Gates 70-129 passenger-screening operations resumed about 2.5 hours after the event occurred and Gates 1-59 about 4 hours after. Much of the delay stemmed from a lack of gate space for returning aircraft and aircraft that needed to be moved/relocated. In noting similar events, I would like to commend all of our staff and the airport community for their roles and actions in this event. And again, a credit to you all with a huge thanks from us for your understanding of the situation and your patience. Thank you and we hope to see you in the terminal soon."
Sincerely,
Phil Brown, CEO
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority
Sandy