Operations at London Luton Airport (LLA) have resumed after a large fire badly damaged a multi-storey car park

Operations at London Luton Airport (LLA) have resumed after a large fire badly damaged a multi-storey car park.

Fire crews battled the blaze after it broke out on level three of the terminal two car park. All flights were temporarily suspended.

In a statement, the airport said: “As we reflect on a difficult 24 hours, we wanted to express our sincere gratitude to the emergency services for their swift and commendable response, ensuring the safety of our passengers and staff.

“We understand the significant disruption this incident has caused, and we are grateful for the patience and understanding our passengers and business partners have shown.

“Our dedicated teams have worked tirelessly to restore airport operations, provide support to customers and ensure flights were able to resume by late afternoon.
 
“We are committed to providing as much support as we can to affected customers. While operations have now resumed, some further disruption is inevitable.”

Image credit: Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue