Heathrow Airport Closed Due to Fire at Nearby Electrical Substation

A massive fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport in London caused a power outage, forcing the airport to close for the entire day on Friday, March 21st. The fire, which broke out in the west of London, caused significant disruption to flight schedules around the world.

The London Fire Brigade deployed approximately 70 firefighters to tackle the blaze, which resulted in a mass power outage at Heathrow, one of the busiest airports in the world. The cause of the fire remains unknown.

Heathrow Airport announced the closure in a post on social media, advising passengers not to travel to the airport. The closure affected at least 1,351 flights to and from Heathrow, including flights that were diverted to other airports.

The impact of the closure extended beyond Heathrow, disrupting airlines' operations worldwide. Airlines had to reconfigure their networks to move planes and crews around, causing delays and cancellations.

Travel experts predicted that the disruption would continue for several days, as airlines dealt with the backlog of passengers. Homes and businesses in the vicinity of the fire also experienced power outages. The fire brigade evacuated approximately 150 people from nearby buildings as a precaution.