Images captured a car engulfed in flames at a bustling UK airport, leading to disruptions. Social media users shared pictures of the fiery scene at Terminal 5 of Heathrow Airport. A witness described the incident as a chaotic start to the day, showcasing smoke billowing from the airport.
According to a spokesperson from Heathrow Airport, emergency teams swiftly responded to a vehicle fire at the Terminal 5 Departures area. The fire was promptly put out with no reported injuries, allowing the airport to resume normal operations.
The London Fire Brigade confirmed being called to the car fire incident at Heathrow Airport, stating that upon their arrival, the airport’s fire service had already extinguished the blaze. A photo displayed a burnt car being loaded onto a truck for removal from the airport premises.
This recent fire follows a similar incident last October when a diesel vehicle caught fire in a multi-storey car park at Heathrow, resulting in no injuries. The London Fire Brigade detailed the previous incident, mentioning the destruction of a diesel car and minor damage to nearby vehicles, all due to an accidental fire caused by a vehicle malfunction.
Heathrow Airport officials acknowledged the vehicle fire earlier in the day, emphasizing that the situation had been resolved without harm. Witnesses expressed their astonishment at the event on various platforms, highlighting the unsettling smoke rising above the airport vicinity.
