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Stansted Airport Hotel Fire Contained in Under an Hour With No Injuries

Fire crews coordinated with airport authorities to keep flights on schedule.

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.