TOKYO –
A smartphone caught fire at Narita Airport’s Terminal 1 shortly after 7:30 a.m. on November 4th, prompting the dispatch of 10 fire trucks and other emergency vehicles before the blaze was extinguished about 30 minutes later, with no injuries reported.
The incident caused a commotion at the airport as firefighters and other emergency personnel rushed to the scene early Wednesday morning.
A security guard who witnessed the smartphone burning called Japan’s emergency fire service number, 119, triggering a large-scale response.
Firefighters gathered around a bucket containing the device, which had caused the emergency.
According to the fire department, 10 emergency vehicles, including fire trucks, were dispatched to the terminal. The fire was brought under control and extinguished approximately 30 minutes after the incident began.
No injuries were reported.
Source: FNN
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