By: A330 Lover - 12th July 2010 at 08:09
ahh so thats what that smoke was when i was working my train that explains all now
By: cloud_9 - 11th July 2010 at 17:40
I was working on this day, strangely I was dealing with a delayed flight (the CO one in the video on the BBC!). It caused quite a stir in the departure lounge as we saw alot of passengers looking out of the windows, some with mobile phones up taking pictures…so when I went over to see what was happening I saw the plume of smoke for myself.
Funny thing was when someone asked…”Is it volcanic ash?” (no joke, someone actually asked me this?!:D)
The fire service were onto it very promptly and it was extinguished very quickly, however, the perimeter road had to be closed for quite some time in order for an investigation to take place, which caused further delay to the flight I was dealing with because we were awaiting a part for the aircraft that had to be transported from LGW, and the vehicle carrying the part got stuck on the perimeter road!
Latest news I have heard though is that the fire caused extensive damage to the Servisair cargo building and what remains may even have to be taken down because it is now deemed unsafe and unrepairable!:eek:
By: PMN - 11th July 2010 at 11:50
wow! Is that even allowed?
Exactly what I was thinking. I can’t believe a flight that long would be allowed to operate without at least having water on board.
By: Arabella-Cox - 11th July 2010 at 09:47
fire sale : 30,000 slightly overcooked meals available. 😀
By: KabirT - 11th July 2010 at 08:44
The fire meant that several airlines were without catering. Cathay Pacific ran several flights to Hong Kong without any food or drink onboard!
wow! Is that even allowed?
By: Mark L - 11th July 2010 at 08:42
The fire meant that several airlines were without catering. Cathay Pacific ran several flights to Hong Kong without any food or drink onboard!
By: Newforest - 11th July 2010 at 08:06
A different photo from Uxbridge, presumably the fire is now extinguished.
By: Rickt - 9th July 2010 at 18:26
A fire has broken out at Heathrow airport with plumes of smoke visible from at least six miles away.
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July 9, 2010 at 3:03 pm