Major Fire at Hayes Substation Shuts Down London Heathrow Airport

The airport, Europe's largest, remains closed until 23:59 GMT on March 21, 2025, following a power outage caused by the blaze, disrupting flights and affecting local communities.

A significant fire at an electrical substation in Hayes, West London, caused a major power outage, leading to the closure of London Heathrow Airport.
Heathrow Airport, which handles over 80 million passengers annually, is closed until 23:59 GMT on March 21, 2025, to ensure passenger and staff safety.
Flights have been diverted to other airports, including Paris Charles de Gaulle and Shannon in Ireland, as disruptions ripple across global air travel.
The fire has also impacted local homes and businesses, with emergency services working under challenging conditions to extinguish the blaze.
Passengers have been advised to avoid traveling to the airport until it reopens, with further disruptions expected in the coming days.

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