Man arrested for causing fire at Luton Airport

author: FutureCar Staff    

A man has been arrested in connection with a massive fire that caused a car park at Luton Airport to collapse. Bedfordshire Police stated that the man, in his 30s, was detained as a precautionary measure. Initial investigations suggest that the blaze started accidentally due to a vehicle fault.

The police spokesman said, "Police arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of criminal damage in connection to their investigation into a significant fire in a car park at London Luton Airport. We are conducting a thorough and diligent investigation into all potential lines of inquiry, as expected after such a major event. The man has been released on bail while our inquiries continue."

The police force announced on Monday that the man was arrested several days after the fire. Officers believe that the blaze started when a diesel car, possibly a Range Rover, experienced an electrical fault or leaking fuel line.

The fire occurred on October 10 at the airport's multistorey Terminal Car Park 2. It was declared a major incident, and over 100 firefighters were deployed to bring the blaze under control. The flames spread across multiple floors of the car park and caused a partial collapse of the structure.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service previously stated that there were approximately 1,500 cars inside the car park when the fire broke out. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that any of the cars will be salvageable.

Press Association - Jamel Smith

FutureCar Staff