A man has been arrested in connection with a massive fire that broke out in a UK airport car park earlier this month, destroying more than 1,400 cars and wreaking havoc on travel.
The suspect, identified only as a man in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of “criminal damage” in the days after the October 10 inferno at Luton airport. He has since been released on bail.
Bedfordshire Police said the man’s arrest was “precautionary” and there is no evidence the fire was started intentionally, Sky News reported.
An investigation by police so far suggests the fire was started accidentally by a faulty diesel SUV (possibly a Range Rover) that was parked on the third floor of Luton Airport’s Terminal Car Park 2, an international hub for airlines. low-cost hotel located just outside London.
A man in his 30s has been arrested as a precaution in connection with the October 10 fire at Luton Airport in the UK.REUTERS The fire burned more than 1,400 vehicles parked in the Terminal’s multi-level garage 2. REUTERS More than 100 firefighters were needed to put out the flames, 4 of whom suffered smoke inhalation. REUTERS
“We are carrying out a thorough and diligent investigation into all possible lines of inquiry, as should be expected following such a significant event,” a police spokesperson said, BBC News reported.
It took more than 100 firefighters to put out the fire, sending 5 people, including 4 first responders and an airport official, to the hospital for smoke inhalation. A sixth person was treated at the scene.
Police believe the fire started accidentally due to a defective diesel van that was parked on the third level. REUTERS The fire interrupted more than 140 flights and ruined the travel plans of some 25,000 passengers. REUTERS
The fire incinerated more than 1,400 vehicles, caused the newly built garage to partially collapse, and left some 25,000 travelers stranded due to flight cancellations and delays.
Almost two weeks after the fire, Luton Airport officials were still working out how to safely remove 100 cars from the upper level of the burned garage to stabilize it.
“The structure remains fundamentally unsafe and the poor weather of recent days has not helped,” an airport spokesperson said.
The fire caused the partial collapse of the newly built garage. The rest of the structure will likely be demolished. CHINA NOUVELLE/SIPA/Shutterstock
It is unlikely any vehicle will be salvageable, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said last week.
Once the cars are removed, the garage will likely be razed.
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