Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal was evacuated on Thursday morning after a fire alarm sounded, sparking confusion among passengers.
London Gatwick has issued a response to confirm the South Terminal Departure Lounge was evacuated after a fire alarm was set off. A statement said: “Hi, the South Terminal Departure Lounge was evacuated for a short time due to a fire alarm activation.
“Our dedicated Airport Fire Service swiftly attended and confirmed there was no fire. Passengers are being allowed back into the Departure Lounge. Safety and security are our top priority and we resolved the situation as quickly as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience.”
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