Luton Airport fire updates — Flights resume after blaze hospitalises 5 as fire chief addresses rumours EV caused inferno

Up to 1,200 cars destroyed

As many as 1,200 cars have been destroyed by last night's blaze, reports claim.

The flames ripped through the Terminal Car Park 2 in Luton as holidaymakers looked on in horror and firefighters battled the inferno into the early hours of the morning.

Passengers already on board planes were forced to disembark as more than 100 firefighters and 15 fire engines were called to the scene.

What should I do if my flight is cancelled or delayed?

Luton Airport has advised passengers to contact their airline directly regarding their flights.

The best way to check if your flights are cancelled or are affected by delays is to locate to the website of the airport you are flying out of and find your flight number.

If your flight is covered under UK law, your airline must let you choose between either getting a refund or an alternative flight, regardless of how far in advance the cancellation was made.

Similarly, under UK law, airlines may have to provide compensation if your flight arrives at its destination more than three hours late.

Is Luton Airport closed?

On Wednesday, October 10, 2023, Luton Airport was forced to close and passengers were urged to stay away after 1,200 vehicles were destroyed when a huge blaze caused a car park to collapse.

The flames ripped through the Terminal Car Park 2 in Luton at around 9pm - with firefighters battling the inferno into the early hours of the morning.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue service said the building has suffered a "significant structural collapse" as firefighters were still trying to put out the blaze at 3.57am.

At the time of writing, passengers are advised not to travel to the airport, with all flights cancelled until at least 3pm.

WATCH: Massive rips through airport car park

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue shared a clip from last night's fire at Luton Airport, showing it rip through the Terminal 2 car park.

Efforts to end the blaze were still active at 3.57am this morning.

Writing on X, Beds Fire and Rescue said: "We are continuing to protect surrounding airport infrastructure, vehicles and the Luton DART.

"For anyone whose travel plans may be affected, please refer to the advice being provided by London Luton Airport."

In pictures: Blaze rages at Luton Airport car park

Fires raged at Luton Airport car park last night, leading all flights to be cancelled until at least 3pm today.

Airport busses 'trapped' during blaze

Airport buses and vehicles were "trapped" as the road running alongside Car Park 2 was blocked off.

A spokesman for East of England Ambulance Service (EEAS) revealed the "critical incident" ended around midnight.

They added: "We remain on-scene to support fire & rescue colleagues.

"Four firefighters and one member of airport staff taken to Luton & Dunstable Hospital. One other patient discharged at-scene."

A spokesperson previously said: "Ambulances are on-scene and more resources, including the Hazardous Area Response Team are en route.

"One member of the public and six firefighters were affected by smoke inhalation."

Four firefighters hospitalised amid blaze

Some four firefighters and one airport staff member were hospitalised following the blaze, according to a spokesman for East of England Ambulance Service (EEAS).

No one is thought to have died.