Heathrow Airport closed Heathrow Airport Closed After Power Outage Due To Nearby Fire
Heathrow Airport will remain shut until midnight after a large fire at a nearby electricity substation, disrupting travel for tens of thousands of passengers.
Tracking site Flightradar24 estimates 1,357 flights would be affected today, including around 120 which were already in the air this morning before the shutdown.
“We expect significant disruption over the coming days and passengers should not travel to the airport under any circumstances until the airport reopens,” Heathrow said in a statement.
