Fire Rips Through Holiday Parking Site Used by UK Airport Passengers
Eight fire engines tackled the blaze as power was cut to more than 2,000 homes and more than 100 cars were destroyed, police said.
- A massive blaze destroyed about 140 vehicles at Caldyne Business Park in Rowfant, West Sussex, on Saturday, August 22, used by Gatwick Airport travelers.
- Sussex Police arrested a 67-year-old man on suspicion of arson shortly before 9pm; authorities launched a joint investigation with West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.
- UK Power Networks cut electricity to more than 2,000 homes while crews battled the blaze, and West Sussex County Council's Resilience and Emergencies Team supported vulnerable residents.
- Fire crews remained at the scene on Monday to dampen down hotspots, while Sussex Police confirmed the suspect has been bailed pending further enquiries.
- Affected customers are advised to contact their parking operators directly, as Ashley Riley started a GoFundMe to support those who lost livelihoods in the fire.
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Police arrested a 67-year-old suspect in connection with the fire, but have since released him as the investigation is ongoing.
A massive fire has ripped through an industrial park, destroying at least 140 cars and knocking out power to more than 2,000 nearby homes.
About 140 vehicles were destroyed by a large fire at Caldyne Business Park in Rowfant, West Sussex, England on Saturday night (22). The site, near Gatwick Airport, is mainly used by tourists who leave their cars parked while travelling. No one was injured. United Xinga driver commissioners, voice leaks through the sound system and is heard by passengers in flight of 15 hours Five teenagers die after driving in the back and beating in a family ca…
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