Fire destroys 140 cars at Gatwick Airport parking site

An aerial view of a fire destroying cars and other property at a business park.

Dozens of travellers from Gatwick Airport are facing misery at the end of their holidays after a fire tore through a car park regularly used by people flying from the hub, destroying 140 vehicles.

The blaze at Caldyne Business Park near Crawley broke out just after 21:00 BST on Saturday, and images from the site show huge flames and massive plumes of smoke billowing above rows of stationary cars.

A 67-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson, and has been bailed pending further inquiries, Sussex Police said.

More than 2,000 homes were also left without power on Saturday due to the blaze, but electricity has since been restored to those affected.

A large fire at night-time with orange flames and power cables

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service advised people whose vehicles were damaged by the blaze to contact their parking operator directly.

A brigade spokesperson said crews remained at the scene on Monday to damp down hotspots.

They added there were no casualties.

A total of eight fire engines and water carriers attended at the height of the blaze.

Gatwick Airport, which does not own the site, has been approached for comment.

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