Heathrow Airport Closed Due to Electrical Fire at Substation
WPLG Local 10April 7, 20251 min704 views
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- ✈️ Heathrow Airport, Europe's busiest travel hub, was closed all day Friday due to a major power outage.
- ⚡ The outage was caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation that affected parts of a transformer.
- 💥 The fire is now under control, but the airport's operations were completely halted for the day.
Flight Disruptions and Passenger Impact
- 🌍 The closure disrupted flights for hundreds of thousands of passengers.
- 📉 At least 120 flights headed to Heathrow were diverted.
- 🚫 Several flights were cancelled, including at least one Miami-bound flight, and passengers experienced significant delays, such as being stuck on the tarmac for hours.
Ongoing Investigation
- 🔍 The cause of the fire is unclear, and an investigation is currently underway.
- 📰 Updates on the situation are being provided as they become available.
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