London’s Heathrow Airport To Remain Shut Today Due To ‘Significant Power Outage’ Triggered By Massive Fire Nearby (Screenshot) | X/@HeathrowAirport/@HexdlineNews
London’s Heathrow Airport has been shut due to power failure. The airport will remain closed on Friday. The power failure reportedly triggered by a large fire at an electrical substation in the nearby area of Hayes, claimed reports.
“Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power outage,” Heathrow Airport said in a statement on X.
“To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23h59 on 21 March,” it added. The Heathrow Airport is among the world’s busiest airports.
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A transformer within the substation caught fire, London Fire Brigade said as reported by CNN. Ten fire engines and around 70 firefighters are reportedly present on the spot.
Visuals Of The Blaze At The Substation:
“Firefighters have led 29 people to safety from neighbouring properties, and as a precaution, a 200-metre cordon has been established, with around 150 people evacuated,” Assistant Commissioner Pat Goulbourne said in a statement as quoted by CNN.
Goulbourne advised passengers not to travel to the airport. He asked them to contact their airlines for further instructions.
