Industrial fire breaks out near Luton Airport day after nationwide emergency alert

Emily Bashforth | Live News reporter Published August 15, 2026 2:39pm Updated August 15, 2026 2:41pm To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Fire crews are tackling a bathroom showroom blaze after properties were forced to evacuate. In a statement, Bedfordshire Fire Service said 10 engines, three aerial platforms, two water carriers, and an incident command unit had been deployed to Selbourne Road in Luton. Emergency response began at around 6am near the railway line, with those on Wingate Road told to vacate their premises, while those in surrounding areas were instructed to keep their doors and windows closed due to smoke. ‘Our fire control room is super busy — please don’t call 999 to report this fire — we are aware,