Notice the one a couple ofpages down?
After landing in Houston, TX (KIAH), Mesa flight 4001 was being unloaded when a ramp agent observed smoke coming from a checked bag in the forward cargo bin. The agent removed the bag from the loading belt and sprayed it with a fire extinguisher. The IAH fire department responded and took control of the bag. The bag contained professional camera equipment with lithium-ion batteries. According to preliminary information the camera bag was initially brought aboard as a carry-on, but was allegedly checked at
the gate because the flight attendant advised that there was no room in the passenger cabin. Preliminary reports also indicate that the passenger made the flight attendant aware of the contents of the bag.
So here's a bloke that's done the right thing, no batteries in checked baggage, and the FA's made the decision to stow them downstairs? Would've made more sense to get someone's bag that
didn't contain batteries and park
it in the hold instead, methinks...