Gatwick Airport Parking Fire Destroys Cars and Causes Major Disruption

Gatwick Travellers Hit as Huge Fire Tears Through Parking Site

Several Cars Destroyed in Huge Fire at Gatwick Airport Parking Site Several cars were destroyed after a major fire broke out at a parking site used by Gatwick Airport travellers, causing disruption for holidaymakers, businesses and local residents. Emergency services were called to Caldyne Business Park in Rowfant, West Sussex, shortly before 9pm on Saturday 22 August after the significant and complex fire began. Fire Engulfs Vehicles and Workshop West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service said the blaze engulfed a workshop, numerous vehicles and cylinders at the business park. The vehicles affected included electric vehicles and heavy goods vehicles, while several cars belonged to holiday parking operators used by people travelling from Gatwick Airport. Holidaymakers whose vehicles were caught in the fire have been urged to contact their parking provider directly. The incident could therefore have consequences for motorists who had left their cars at the site while travelling abroad or elsewhere from the airport. More Than 2,000 Properties Lose Power The scale of the fire also created problems beyond the parking facility itself. UK Power Networks was forced to cut electricity supplies to more than 2,000 homes while firefighters dealt with the blaze. The power disruption affected residents and businesses in the surrounding area as emergency crews worked to control the fire. Nearby roads were also closed as a precautionary measure, adding to the disruption around Caldyne Business Park. Man Arrested on Suspicion of Arson Sussex Police confirmed that a 67-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson following the incident. He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries as investigators continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the fire. The arrest does not establish how the fire started, with enquiries into the incident still ongoing. Airport Parking Customers Affected Caldyne Business Park is used by holiday parking operators serving travellers heading to Gatwick Airport. The damage to vehicles means some motorists could now face uncertainty over cars they left at the facility before travelling. Those affected have been advised to contact their parking provider directly for information about their individual circumstances. The incident also highlights the wider impact that a major fire at an airport parking location can have, particularly when large numbers of vehicles and other businesses are located nearby. For drivers using airport parking, the disruption demonstrates how an incident at a parking facility can affect more than the vehicles themselves, with roads, electricity supplies and surrounding businesses also potentially affected. The investigation into the Caldyne Business Park fire remains ongoing, while the full extent of the damage to vehicles and the site continues to become clear.