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Passengers face delays at Stansted airport after fire
- A fire broke out in the Escape Lounge at London Stansted Airport at about 03:30 BST on Wednesday, causing disruption to travellers.
- The fire prompted authorities to stop passengers from entering security and evacuate the terminal, while crews managed smoke and safety concerns.
- Security screening reopened at 06:00 BST with passengers processed again, but delays up to an hour were expected and some flights faced postponements.
- A signalling issue has halted all train services serving Stansted, with no trains expected to stop there before 8am, causing additional disruption for travelers this morning.
- The airport operated arrivals and departures during the incident, warned of ongoing delays until 9:30am, and urged travellers to check flight status and allow extra time.
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Stansted Airport fire delays - The Mirror
In the early hours of this morning, a blaze broke out at London's Stansted Airport, resulting in scenes of chaos and significant passenger delays. As the mayhem continues, travellers whose journeys have been affected continue to look for answers
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