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Manchester Evening News
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Sam Yarwood

Manchester Airport fire: Images show burnt out cars at terminal two multi-storey car park

Dramatic images show the aftermath of a fire at a car park at Manchester Airport .

Fire crews were called to the terminal two multi-storey on Friday morning after thick black smoke plumes were seen billowing from the roof.

The blaze is understood to have involved a number of vehicles, originally starting with one before spreading to those parked nearby.

Photos shared with the Manchester Evening News, taken after the fire had been extinguished, show at least four cars to have been affected.

The top floor of the car park remains closed (UGC)

One, which is thought to be a Volkswagen, is completely burnt out.

An orange-coloured Peugeot 208 parked next to is also badly damaged, along with a Range Rover Evoke and a Honda Jazz.

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The cause of the fire has not yet been released.

A spokesman for Manchester Airport said the incident was quickly brought under control, and that the car park has since reopened.

The top floor however, remains shut.

Any holidaymakers affected by the closure are asked to contact customer services.

Manchester Airport said in a statement earlier today: "This morning there was a small vehicle fire on the roof level of the Terminal Two multi-storey car park west.

"Firefighters from our on-site fire service attended and extinguished the fire shortly after arriving at the scene.

Several cars were damaged (UGC)

"As a precaution, the car park has been evacuated. Those travelling to Manchester Airport, especially those intending to park in the Terminal Two multi-storey west, should speak to the on-site traffic marshals, who will direct them to alternative parking locations.

"No flights are affected and further updates, including to customers whose cars are parked in the multi-storey, will be provided as soon as possible."

The new west multi-storey car park at terminal two opened on April 1.

It was opened as the first phase of a £1bn transformation project to expand T2.

A passenger pier, connecting to T2, was also unveiled and a link bridge.

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