Danny ConnellyA car exploded in flames at Gatwick airport before, temporarily suspending access to the northern terminal.
The West Sussex Firefighters and Rescue Service sent two fire trucks to the fire, which had extended to parking barriers, shortly before 13:30 BST.
A Gatwick airport spokesman said that North Park Terminal has presented and the fire had been extinguished.
Danny Connelly said he could smell the fire as soon as he left the terminal “and then while we walked beyond, we saw the complete vehicle on fire.”
The Firefighters Service said the fire was extinguished shortly after 14:00, but the teams remained on the scene.
A WSFRS spokesman said that “we are still urging residents who live near avoiding the area close to the northern terminal parking lot to guarantee public safety, staff and other airport users.”
Sussex police have been contacted for more information.
