EA major fire at London’s Luton Airport brought flight operations at the airport to a standstill on Tuesday evening. “All flights are currently suspended while emergency services fight a fire in Terminal Parking Lot 2,” the airport said on the short message service X. Access to the airport is currently restricted, it said.
People were asked not to travel. Videos on social media showed flames coming from the top floor of a car park full of cars. Thick black smoke rose from the fire.
Rescue workers arrived according to the broadcaster Sky to the airport, but there were initially no reports of injuries. According to the station, vehicle alarms and loud explosions could be heard. A witness spoke of the incredible speed with which the fire spread through the parking garage.
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