A vehicle caught fire at Gatwick Airport earlier today, prompting a temporary suspension of access to the North Terminal.
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (WSFRS) responded quickly, dispatching two fire engines to the scene just before 1:30 PM BST. The flames had spread to the car park barriers by the time crews arrived.
According to a Gatwick Airport spokesperson, the fire was successfully extinguished and the North Terminal car park has since reopened.
Eyewitness Danny Connelly described the scene, saying, “We could smell the fire as soon as we exited the terminal. As we got closer, we saw the car fully engulfed in flames.”
The fire service confirmed the blaze was under control shortly after 2:00 PM, though crews remained on site for safety.
A WSFRS spokesperson urged locals to steer clear of the area around the North Terminal car park to ensure the safety of the public, airport staff, and passengers.
