A fire broke out early this morning at London england/england/stansted/”>stansted/”>Stansted Airport, causing panic and major disruption. The blaze erupted in the Escape Lounge around 3.30am, filling the terminal with thick smoke.
Stansted Departure Lounge Evacuated After Early Morning Fire
Passengers were quickly evacuated “as a precaution” but the airport remained closed to new arrivals at security for nearly three hours. The fire was swiftly put out, but smoke damage forced authorities to shut down the departure lounge temporarily.
Stansted Airport confirmed: “Following the fire in our Escape Lounge earlier this morning, the departure lounge is now open, and passengers are being processed through security, though waiting times may be longer than usual in the circumstances.”
Despite the disruption, flights continued to operate, with only some delays reported. Travellers were urged to check with their airlines for updates.
Train Chaos Adds to Airport Travel Woes
Just to make matters worse, all train services to and from Stansted have been halted due to a signalling fault. National Rail warns no trains will stop at the airport until at least 8am. Passengers are facing cancellations and delays.
Replacement buses are being organised between Bishops Stortford and Stansted. Some local bus routes are accepting train tickets to ease the impact.
What You Need to Know
- Fire broke out in Escape Lounge at around 3.30am, producing heavy smoke
- Passengers evacuated, and departure lounge closed temporarily
- Security checkpoint reopened at 6am; some delays expected
- Airport departures and arrivals remain operational
- Train services disrupted by signalling fault, buses are replacing some routes
For the latest updates, travellers should check their airlines and consider alternative routes. Stay tuned to official Stansted Airport channels.
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