Fire report at Stuttgart Airport: Restaurant is on fire, fire brigade on duty!

Fire report at Stuttgart Airport: Restaurant is on fire, fire brigade on duty!

On Monday, June 16, 2025, Stuttgart Airport became the scene of an exciting fire department operation. The alarm was raised around 10 a.m. after a fire broke out in a restaurant in Terminal 1. It was apparently an incident caused by burning food in the restaurant's oven. An alert employee quickly brought the fire under control, but the situation caused heavy smoke to collect in the terminal's exhaust system. This led to the fire department being alerted immediately.

The rescuers were on site in no time with six vehicles and 15 emergency services. They cleaned the exhaust system and ensured that the affected rooms were generously ventilated. During these measures, the restaurant was evacuated and a neighboring area in Terminal 1 was temporarily cordoned off. Fortunately, there were no injuries and, according to current knowledge, no property damage was caused. The cause of the smoke was grease deposits in the pipe system that were ignited by the hot smoke, such as Esslinger newspaper reported.

Another fire department operation at the airport

The incident in the catering industry was not the only alarm that the fire department at Stuttgart Airport had to deal with recently. On Saturday evening, the fire brigade had to take action again when a smoke detector on board an Airbus A 319 that was supposed to fly to London sounded the alarm. 93 passengers and 5 crew members were evacuated during boarding.

The cause of this operation was initially suspected to be a technical defect in the cargo hold. An oil leak from the hydraulics of a cargo hatch may have caused smoke or mist. Over 100 firefighters and rescue workers were involved in this incident, although fortunately there were only minor injuries to five aircraft handlers; four of them had to be taken to hospital. Nevertheless, the entire flight operations could be maintained without major restrictions, such as SWR Current reported in detail.

Fighting fires in sensitive areas

The incidents at Stuttgart Airport shed light on the challenges that the fire department faces in sensitive areas such as airports. Fighting fires at airports requires specialized knowledge and equipment. The fire department has to react quickly to ensure the safety of passengers and staff. This not only means being there quickly in the event of a fire, but also taking preventative measures to prevent such situations. The danger of smoke and fires cannot be underestimated, especially in such a busy environment.

At a time when the aviation industry continues to recover, these operations demonstrate the important role of firefighters and their professionalism in ensuring passengers can travel safely above the clouds. Further information about firefighting in the airport environment can be found here CTIF, which emphasizes how essential introduction and training in specific firefighting methods are.

With a vigilant eye on security, Stuttgart Airport remains an important hub that opens its doors to travelers despite the challenges.