Large firefighters suspend all flights at London Luton Airport

A strong fire that broke out in one of its parking lots forced the suspension of all flights at the airport. Lutonnorth of Londonand ask travelers not to approach the site.

According to a statement released by the airport, emergency services and firefighters went to the terminal 2 parking lot to put out a fire that had spread among parked vehicles.

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“Access to the airport is currently restricted and we ask people not to travel to the airport at this time“, noted the aerodrome in its note.

Videos posted on social media show how the upper floors of the building are consumed by flames.

According to the Eastern Ambulance Service Englandcited by the BBC, no victims have been recorded so far.

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At least 10 fire trucks traveled to the scene, continuing work to extinguish the fire, according to the Fire Department of Bedfordshirewhich points out that 80% of the third floor of the parking lot was affected.

Luton It is located about 50 kilometers north of London and is mainly used by low-cost airlines such as EasyJet any Ryanair.

Source: Elcomercio

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