đĨ London Heathrow Airport Closed After Massive Fire Causes Power Outage đĨ
One of the world’s busiest airports, London Heathrow (LHR), has been shut down for an entire day after a devastating fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a major power outage.
đ¨ What Happened?
đš A large fire broke out just before midnight on Thursday at an electrical substation on Nestles Avenue in Hayes.
đš 70 firefighters and 10 fire engines battled the flames.
đš The fire was brought under control by 6:30 a.m., but not before it caused widespread damage and power failures.
â ī¸ Heathrow Airport Closure Details
đ Heathrow will remain closed until 23:59 on March 21, 2025
đ Passengers are advised NOT to travel to the airport
đ Over 1,351 flights and 291,000 passengers affected
â Airline Updates
đ¸ British Airways: Working to rebook affected customers
đ¸ United Airlines: Seven flights diverted or canceled
đ¸ Lufthansa Group Airlines: All flights to/from LHR canceled
đ Impact on Residents
đ 29 people evacuated from nearby buildings
đ§ 150 people evacuated from a 200-meter safety perimeter
⥠Power outages across homes and businesses, with National Grid working to restore electricity
đĸ Government Response
đŦđ§ UK Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, urges travelers to contact airlines and avoid Heathrow.
â ī¸ Smoke Alert: Residents near the fire site should keep doors and windows closed.
đĨ Stay tuned for further updates on flight reschedules and power restoration! đĨ
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