In Italy, an easyJet flight was forced to abort its takeoff after a fire broke out caused by an external battery. The incident occurred at a regional airport, where the plane was preparing to depart. The fire was detected before the aircraft reached takeoff speed, prompting the crew to halt the departure and initiate an emergency evacuation. The aircraft, carrying 146 passengers, was evacuated using emergency slides deployed from the plane’s doors. All passengers and crew members were safely removed from the aircraft without any reported injuries. Emergency services arrived promptly at the scene to assist with the evacuation and to investigate the cause of the fire. The external battery, which is typically used to power certain systems on the aircraft during ground operations, was identified as the source of the fire. Such batteries are commonly used in aviation to support various functions, including lighting and communication systems, before the main aircraft systems are activated. easyJet has since confirmed the incident and stated that it is cooperating fully with the authorities to determine the exact cause of the fire. The airline emphasized that passenger safety is its top priority and assured that the incident is being thoroughly investigated. The airport has also confirmed that operations have resumed normally following the incident.