Man arrested on suspicion of arson after major car park fire near Gatwick Airport

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24 Aug 2026 • 10:34 PM MYT
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Man arrested on suspicion of arson after major car park fire near Gatwick Airport

  • A 67-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and released on bail following a major fire at Caldryne Business Park in Rowfant, near Gatwick Airport.
  • The blaze broke out on Saturday night at the site, which was being used for holiday parking, leaving dozens of vehicles severely damaged or destroyed.
  • West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service described the incident as significant and complex, involving a workshop, vehicles, and gas cylinders, and causing power outages to nearby homes.
  • Emergency services confirmed there were no casualties, and a joint investigation between Sussex Police and the fire service is currently underway.
  • Police have advised affected holidaymakers to contact their parking operators directly, as community fundraisers are launched to help impacted businesses.

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