Flights are suspended until at least 3pm on Wednesday.
The fire was declared a major incident, with firefighters working through the night and into the early hours of Wednesday to extinguish the blaze.
Andrew Hopkinson, chief fire officer for Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “On arrival my officers were faced with a severe and rapidly spreading fire involving a large number of vehicles that ultimately spread to multiple floors and involved a partial collapse of the car park.”He added: “We are already talking to the airport about ensuring that any future, and the existing, car parks have sprinklers fitted.
Russell Taylor, 41, an account director from Kinross in Scotland, saw the flames after flying in to Luton Airport from Edinburgh. Luton Airport said in a statement: “Our priority remains supporting the emergency services, and the safety of our passengers and staff. Therefore, we have now taken the decision to suspend all flights until 3pm on Wednesday October 11.
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