The individual was apprehensively held, presumably as a precaution, and the police investigation thus far indicates that the fire originated inadvertently as a result of a defect in the vehicle.
Vehicle Defect Ignites Fire at Luton Airport Parking Garage
An inadvertent vehicle defect ignited the fire in the Luton Airport parking garage.
Arrest and Release in Connection with the Fire
An October 10th incident saw a 30-year-old male arrested for criminal damage.
Man Released on Bail
The man, who has since been released on bail, is believed to have been detained as a precaution, and the police investigation thus far indicates that the fire may have been caused inadvertently by a vehicle defect.
Ongoing Investigation and Vehicle Damage
Chief fire officer Andrew Hopkinson of Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service stated earlier this month that the parking lot at the time contained up to 1,500 vehicles, of which 1,200 were believed to be damaged.
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Police arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of criminal damage in connection with their investigation into a significant fire that broke out in a car park at London Luton Airport on Tuesday (10 October),” a spokesman for Bedfordshire Police said.
As expected after a major occurrence, we are thoroughly investigating every conceivable avenue.
“The man has been released on bail while our enquiries continue.”
Airport’s Response and Collaboration
Last week, Luton Airport said it was “improbable” that fire-damaged car park vehicles could be salvaged.
It stated that it had provided the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) with the registration information of 1,405 vehicles. Since the fire, it, along with its parking provider APCOA, has addressed nearly 16,500 customer inquiries.
A spokesperson for the airport acknowledged that the affected individuals have been through a “extremely distressing” time and that the airport was collaborating with the Association of British Insurers to determine whether personal objects could be safely recovered from the vehicles.
