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News · 19 March 2026

Manchester Airport reports live fire, deploys armed police.

Manchester Airport reports live fire, deploys armed police.

A major incident at Manchester Airport triggered panic after reports of a “live fire” situation, prompting an emergency response and disruption across parts of the terminal. Armed police and security teams were deployed as authorities worked to assess the threat and secure the area. Passengers described confusion and fear as movement was restricted and operations were impacted. Officials have not confirmed full details yet, but investigations are ongoing, with safety measures tightened while the situation is brought under control.

Reported by Manchester Evening News · How we write briefs

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