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Global air travel disruption: Heathrow closed due to fire causing power outage

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Fri, 21 Mar 2025, 4:39pm

Global air travel disruption: Heathrow closed due to fire causing power outage

Author
AFP ,
Publish Date
Fri, 21 Mar 2025, 4:39pm

London’s Heathrow Airport, Europe’s busiest, has been closed because of a fire at an electrical substation supplying power to the facility, the operators said.

“Heathrow is experiencing a significant power outage. To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23:59 (2359 GMT) on March 21,” a statement on the airport’s website said.

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