Gatwick airport evacuated after fire alarm activated

Gatwick's dedicated Airport Fire Service attended and confirmed there was no fire.

People have been evacuated from the South Terminal at London Gatwick Airport London Gatwick’s South Terminal has been evacuated causing travel chaos for passengers departing from the airport. People were told to leave due to a ‘fire alarm’ this morning and this is expected to cause flight delays today. The evacuation may also impact train services running to and from the airport and the shuttle service to the North Terminal.

com/d4lH3JdgtT— Ellie May 9, 2024 Was all very sudden and chaotic for a while. People running around everywhere and very confused. Never experienced a big evacuation at Gatwick Airport before, don’t want to again! pic.twitter.com/SkKEYlM9jQ— Kevin Edger May 9, 2024 ‘Passengers are being allowed back into the Departure Lounge.

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