The blaze occurred in Terminal Car Park 2 on 10 October, causing damage to around 1,500 vehicles. An airport spokesperson later said it was unlikely any vehicles in the car park were “salvageable”.
A spokesperson for Bedfordshire Police on Monday (23 October) confirmed officers arrested a man in his 30s last week on suspicion of criminal damage in connection with what the force described as the "significant fire" at Luton airport.
“We are carrying out a thorough and diligent investigation into all potential lines of enquiry, as should be expected after such a major event," said spokesperspon. “The man has been released on bail while our enquiries continue.”
The BBC reports the man is understood to have been arrested as a precaution, with the investigation so far suggesting the fire was accidental.
Meanwhile, the Dart shuttle train which operates between Luton airport and Luton Airport Parkway station has reopened following the fire.
The airport on Sunday (22 October) confirmed that the shuttle train was “now back in operation”.
