Blaze Breaks Out on Heathrow A340 – Fire Crews Rush to Tackle Flames
Firefighters were scrambled to Heathrow Airport last Friday evening after flames erupted from an aircraft’s auxiliary power unit (APU).
Flames Spotted on A340 Tail
At around 7.10pm, ground staff spotted flames shooting from the rear of an A340 jet parked on a stand at the UK’s busiest airport. They quickly raised the alarm, triggering an emergency response.
Heathrow and London Fire Brigade Join Forces
Both Heathrow’s fire service and London Fire Brigade crews rushed to the scene. Luckily, airport fire crews had already tackled and fully extinguished the blaze by the time additional crews arrived.
No Injuries, Incident Under Control
The fire was caused by a fault in the aircraft’s auxiliary power unit. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and the situation was brought under control swiftly.
