Stansted Airport Departure Operations Halted Due to Lounge Fire

Departures at London Stansted Airport have been suspended following a fire in the Escape Lounge around 3:30 AM, which was quickly extinguished but caused significant smoke. Passengers were evacuated as a precaution, and while security reopened at 6 AM, delays are expected; additionally, a signalling fault is affecting train services to and from the airport.

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