Rillieux-la-Pape, February 26 – A bus spontaneously combusted this Thursday morning in Rillieux-la-Pape, a commune near Lyon, leading to a substantial release of black smoke visible across the area. Despite the dramatic nature of the incident, no injuries were reported, as confirmed by local authorities.
Spontaneous Combustion on Avenue de l’Hippodrome
The fire erupted around 7:10 AM on Avenue de l’Hippodrome, in close proximity to the Renault dealership. According to initial reports, the vehicle suddenly caught fire while in motion. A large plume of black smoke quickly ascended into the sky above the commune, drawing immediate attention from residents and passersby.
Emergency services, including firefighters from the Lyon metropolitan area, were promptly alerted and dispatched to the scene. Fortunately, the bus was empty of passengers at the time of the blaze, preventing any potential casualties. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames without significant complications.
Technical Incident Suspected, Traffic Disrupted
The bus was completely destroyed by the fire. Preliminary information gathered by actu Lyon suggests that a “technical incident” was the cause of the fire. The incident led to temporary traffic disruptions in the affected sector, particularly impacting the C2 bus line. However, normal traffic flow and bus services have since been restored.
This event marks a busy start to the day for firefighters in the Lyon agglomeration, highlighting the unpredictable nature of such technical malfunctions in public transport vehicles. Investigations into the exact cause of the technical incident are expected to follow to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
The quick response of the emergency services and the fortunate absence of passengers ensured that a potentially dangerous situation was contained without any physical harm to individuals.
Source: https://actu.fr/auvergne-rhone-alpes/rillieux-la-pape_69286/pres-de-lyon-un-bus-tcl-prend-feu-soudainement-et-provoque-un-grand-panache-de-fumee_63896041.html
