Overview
- A blaze broke out on the third floor of the Hampton by Hilton at Stansted on Monday morning.
- Essex County Fire and Rescue Service was called at 10:27am and had the fire out by 11:15am.
- Guests and staff were evacuated as a precaution, with everyone accounted for.
- Crews remained to ventilate the building using high-pressure fans to clear smoke.
- An investigation into the cause is underway, with Station Manager Dan Byatt praising joint working.