Arson Suspect Arrested After Gatwick-Adjacent Car Park Fire Destroys 140 Vehicles

A man has been taken into custody on suspicion of arson following a significant fire that engulfed a car park near Gatwick Airport. The blaze, which occurred at the Caldyne business park near Crawley on Saturday night, is reported to have destroyed approximately 140 vehicles.

The fire generated massive plumes of smoke, visible from a distance, and caused damage to nearby businesses. The incident also resulted in power outages in the vicinity. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.