All flights at London Luton Airport have been suspended until at least midday following a massive vehicle fire that broke out in one of its car parks.
In a statement at 03.30 BST the airport said:
“Emergency services continue to respond to a significant fire in Terminal Car Park 2, which has resulted in partial structural collapse. Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport at this time, as access remains severely restricted”
The incident, which occurred at Terminal Car Park 2, has prompted an immediate response from emergency services, resulting in restricted access to the airport.
Videos circulating online depict the alarming sight of towering flames and thick smoke emanating from the top floor of the multi-storey building. The East of England Ambulance Service swiftly arrived at the scene, although fortunately, no casualties have been reported thus far.
The Bedfordshire fire service has been working to combat the blaze, which has unfortunately impacted approximately 80% of the car park’s third floor. Describing the incident as a vehicle fire, the fire service has deployed a total of 10 fire engines since receiving a call at 20:47 BST.
