Bedfordshire's fire and police services said the most 'probable cause was an electrical fault or a component failure in a diesel vehicle'.
A fire which caused an airport car park to collapse was started accidentally, according to a new report., which closed London Luton Airport and caused disruption for tens of thousands of passengers.
At its height, more than 100 firefighters tackled the fire, which started on the evening of 10 October 2023 and saw aircraft grounded until the following day. Following the fire, a joint investigation took place between Bedfordshire Police and Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service which finished this week.The report states that "all evidence points to the most probable cause being an electrical fault or component failure, which started in the engine bay of a vehicle whilst it was in motion."
While the owner of the diesel car tried to fight the fire, the vehicle was overrun with flames and the fire spread to other parked cars.In January, work began to demolish the burned-out car park.ant a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know...
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