Witnesses reported seeing flames tearing through the car park area, leading to a temporary closure of the airport’s runway as a safety precaution. Firefighting teams, including two appliances dispatched from Bedminster, arrived to find 11 cars ablaze. Despite the intensity of the fire, Bristol Airport’s own fire crew was already on the scene, actively combating the flames.
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By approximately 12pm, the fire crews managed to extinguish the blaze, preventing further spread. A spokesperson from Avon Fire and Rescue confirmed the severity of the incident, noting that the damage to the vehicles varied significantly, with some cars being completely destroyed. Four to five cars, in particular, suffered total destruction.
