Heathrow Airport Resumes Limited Flights After Power Outage Halted Operations

A fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a major power outage, disrupting over 1,350 flights and impacting 200,000 passengers globally.

• The fire broke out late Thursday, March 20, at a substation in Hayes, West London, causing a power outage that shut down Heathrow Airport for most of Friday.
• Around 70 firefighters worked for seven hours to control the blaze, which also caused power outages for thousands of homes and businesses in the area.
• At least 1,350 flights were canceled or diverted, affecting over 200,000 passengers worldwide, with disruptions expected to persist for several days.
• Limited operations resumed late Friday evening, with full operations projected to restart on Saturday, March 22, though delays and logistical challenges remain significant.
• Authorities ruled out foul play but highlighted vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure as both main and backup power systems were damaged.

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