Passengers have started to re-enter Luton Airport following a huge fire last night which saw all flights suspended.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue, the fire service which covers Luton, first declared a major incident at 9.38pm last night (10/10).
15 fire engines, three specialist aerial appliances and more than 100 firefighters were on the scene at the fire's peak.
The building is said to have suffered a "significant structural collapse" and it is believed that up to 1,200 vehicles may have been damaged in the car park.
Four firefighters and one member of airport staff were reportedly taken to Luton and Dunstable Hospital.
In a new statement from Luton Airport, a spokesperson has said that the incident has been downgraded but emergency services remain on the scene.
The first flights are now due to depart from 3pm.
"Following last night's car fire in Terminal Car Park 2, Emergency services have now downgraded the incident but remain on the scene as a precaution.
"The teams have worked hard to get the airport operational, with the first passengers now re-entering the terminal and the first flights expected to depart from 3pm.
"For those arriving by car, the Long and Mid-stay car parks are fully operational, and a temporary drop-off area has been established in the Mid-stay car park.
"For those travelling to the airport by rail, the DART shuttle remains out of service with replacement buses in operation. Additional staff remain on hand to assist passengers across the airport.
"Those with queries relating to a parked vehicle or future booking, in Terminal Car Park 2 and Terminal Car Park 1, should contact luton.customerservices@apcoa.com for support."
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