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Cell phone drama on the bus: Fire on line 105 in Esslingen!
Fire brigade operation in Esslingen: cell phone burns in the bus, minor injuries to the owner. Smoke detector sounds alarm in hotel.
Cell phone drama on the bus: Fire on line 105 in Esslingen!
On Tuesday afternoon, May 28, 2025, around 2:40 p.m., the fire department was called to an unusual incident on the Esslinger bus on line 105. A 33-year-old man's cell phone caught fire and caused utter chaos at the Klinikum stop on Hölderlinweg. The cell phone ignited during the journey and fell to the ground, leaving a burn mark of about 20 centimeters inside the bus. The cause of the fire remains unclear. The owner was taken to a clinic with minor injuries to his hand and treated as an outpatient. Fortunately, no other passengers were injured, but passengers quickly exited the vehicle before emergency responders arrived. The bus had to be replaced by a replacement vehicle in order to continue operations.
At the same time as this incident, there were also fire brigade operations at other locations in Esslingen. Loud Esslinger newspaper A smoke detector was activated in a hotel on Plochinger Straße in Esslingen-Zell around 11:30 p.m. A hotel guest had prepared food in his room, which led to the fire department and police being alerted by concerned passers-by. The fire department responded to the scene with six vehicles and 22 emergency services. However, after a check, the all-clear was quickly given; no fire was detected.
Reactions and outlook
The two incidents raise questions about the safety of using cell phones on public transport. The burning cell phone on the bus could lead to increased discussion about safety measures and possible regulations in the future. Meanwhile, the fire brigade and police remain well prepared for such operations, which demonstrates their ability to handle emergencies smoothly.
In addition, the incident on the bus and the fire alarm triggered in the hotel call for a critical look at fire safety precautions, both in public transport and in accommodation facilities. The protection of human life remains paramount and such events highlight the need for constant vigilance.
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