Chaos at Narita Airport as Smartphone Catches Fire
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. (News On Japan)
A smartphone caught fire at Narita Airport's Terminal 1 early on November 4th, triggering a swift response from 10 fire trucks and other emergency units. The blaze was swiftly extinguished around 30 minutes later, with no injuries reported. Security guard Takashi Nakamura, who witnessed the smartphone ablaze, immediately called Japan's emergency fire service number, 119, initiating the mass deployment of resources.
Firefighters surrounding the affected device, contained in a bucket, managed to control the fire. The incident occurred shortly after 7:30 a.m., causing considerable commotion at the airport.
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