Overview

• A fire alarm sounded mid-morning at Gatwick Airport, prompting evacuation of terminal areas.
• Passengers recorded videos showing crowds calmly streaming to exits as the alarm blared.
• Airport officials have not identified what triggered the alarm and have been approached for comment.
• A flyer shared online alleged that some staff were unclear on evacuation procedures, sparking calls for improved emergency training.
• This evacuation follows earlier disruptions at Gatwick, including a security scare in November 2024 and a train fire in January 2025.