In alert state from midnight (21.03.2025) London, from the Great fire that broke out in the airport’s electricity authority Heathrow.
‘Heathrow is facing a great deal of power throughout airport Due to the high fire in a nearby electric substation, “a spokesman for London Airport said, informing that Flights are canceled for 24 hours.
“To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, we have no choice but toWe say the airport until 23:59 on March 21, 2025. Passengers are called in no way to come to the airport until it is reopened, “he added.
The fire broke out about 1.5 miles away from the airport, in the Hayes area and beyond the serious problems in flights, at least 16,000 houses are left without electricity.
BREAKING: A massive fire has erupted at an electrical substation in Hayes, London, causing evacuations and widespread power outages. Heathrow Airport is shutting down for the entire day due to the blackout.
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The images coming to light from London Airport are shocking. Great flames and dense black tobacco have “drowned” the area and for this reason the authorities appeal to citizens to close their windows.
Heathrow Airport isuntil 23:59 on 21 March after a nearby substation fire triggered a major power outage.
Passengers warned not to travel to terminals as significant disruption expected. Crews still working to restore electricity.#Heathrow #UKTravel pic.twitter.com/oPZU9bSJku
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As the fire broke out, there were at least 150 people at the airport who evacuated immediately, at the order of the authorities.
Europe’s largest airport is also one of the 5 most busy in the world, It serves over 80 million passengers on an annual basis, or 230,000 a day.
A fire at Hayes substation, caused a major power outage, closing Heathrow Airport until midnight. 70 firefighters tackled the blaze, evacuating 150 people and cutting power to 16,000+ homes. Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport.#UK #London pic.twitter.com/F4L7rjzxii
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Among the flights that had to change course was one of Qantas from Perth, Australia, who was diverted to Charles de Gaulle, Paris, as well as a United Airlines from New York, which was diverted to Shannon, Ireland, according to Flightradar24 data.