FLIGHTS have been delayed and diverted at Gatwick Airport after a fire alarm in the air traffic control tower.
Staff were forced to evacuate the building after the alarm was activated before the situation was resolved.
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The busy travel hub saw one flight diverted and a number of delays, according to Gatwick Airport.
A Gatwick Airport spokeswoman confirmed to The Sun that the tower is now “fully operational”.
A London Gatwick spokesperson said: “There are short delays this afternoon following a fire alarm activation in the air traffic control tower.
“Staff evacuated the building however it was soon confirmed there was no fire and the tower is now open and fully operational.
“We apologise to anyone impacted however safety remains our top priority.”
