Car Blaze Sparks Chaos Outside Heathrow Terminal 5
A car erupted into flames this morning right outside Heathrow’s Terminal 5, causing chaos and snarling traffic for miles. Thick black smoke billowed over the terminal as stranded drivers sat trapped in a fiery gridlock.
The vehicle was quickly reduced to a mangled wreck, sparking panic among travellers and airport staff alike.
Heathrow Staff Beat Fire Brigade to Blaze
Airport crews jumped into action straight away, dousing the flames before the berkshire999.co.uk/where/london/" title="London" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">London Fire Brigade even arrived. The LFB confirmed they attended but found the fire already out.
“We were called at 07:56 to a car fire near Terminal 5. One fire engine attended but the fire was already extinguished. No injuries were reported,” said an LFB spokesperson.
A Heathrow spokesperson added: “Our teams responded swiftly to a vehicle fire on the Terminal 5 Departures forecourt. The fire was put out quickly, with no injuries, and airport operations continue as normal.”
No Flight Delays Despite Fiery Drama
Despite the chaos and crowds gathering to watch the blaze, flights flew on as normal and Heathrow remained fully operational. Remarkably, no one was injured in the incident.
Officials confirmed the car was diesel-powered, reigniting fresh concerns about vehicle safety on airport grounds.
Second Major Car Fire Hits Heathrow in Months
This is the second major car fire at Heathrow in just a few months. Last October, a diesel car fire tore through the Terminal 3 multi-storey car park, forcing a full evacuation and temporary closure.
With two serious blazes so close together, airport chiefs are under pressure to ramp up safety measures to avoid more disruptions and danger.
