London, Yiannis Haniotakis

Hundreds of passengers were rushed to the Stanstend Airport terminal, one of its largest Britainafter fire which occurred in the early morning hours.

Specifically, at about 3:30 in the early morning of Wednesday, emergency services were called to an airport hall, as “significant quantities of tobacco” had filled the terminal. Immediately, authorities proceeded to evacuate the site.

Airport Fire Service confirmed that the fire was extinguished quickly and There were no reports of injuries.

However because of the large amount of tobacco, passengers were transported preventively in the courtyard of the terminal for protecting their health.

Furious travelers fled to social media to they denounce the ‘lack of communication»From the authorities of the airport. One passenger described the situation as “really bad”, with the check-in being chock full, without any information.

In a statement, the airport warns that waiting times may be greater than usual under these circumstances and adds: “The flights were not postponed and both departures and arrivals are made. Some flights may be delayed and passengers are required to contact their airlines. We thank all the passengers for their patience, as we ensured that the terminal was safe for their reassurance. “

The already tense situation has worsened problems on the train routes to the airport due to damage In the signaling system. The National Rail has recommended passengers heading to Stansted to use buses.