US EditionGatwick Evacuated as Flyers Streamed Out of Airport Due to 'Fire Warning'
- Gatwick Airport evacuated passengers from its South Terminal Departure Lounge on the morning of June 1, 2025, following a fire alarm activation.
- The fire alarm caused a precautionary evacuation while the Airport Fire Service promptly responded and verified that the site was free of any fire.
- Videos posted on social media showed crowds leaving the terminal amid loud alarms and tannoy announcements, with some passengers reporting confusion and staff uncertainty.
- A passenger called for better staff training in fire alarm procedures after the alarm caused confusion, while the airport emphasized that passenger safety is paramount and the incident was promptly handled.
- After receiving the all-clear, travelers were permitted to re-enter the Departure Lounge, with the disruption primarily affecting early morning holidaymakers.
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Holidaymakers evacuated from Gatwick Airport in fire alarm chaos
Passengers leave the South Terminal departure lounge as an alarm blares (Picture: Emma Harckham) Travellers had to be evacuated from Gatwick Airport this morning after the fire alarm went off. Footage posted online showed a bell ringing loudly as crowds of passengers walked out, with a tannoy announcement saying ‘Evacuate the area immediately’. Passengers were outside the departure lounge for up to half an hour, until the airport could be sure t…
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