Heathrow Airport has begun to resume flights following a significant power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation. The National Grid reconfigured the network and restored power temporarily. The airport's management reported that they were prioritizing repatriation and aircraft relocation. They also urged passengers to avoid the airport unless advised by airlines. The London Fire Brigade announced that the fire was under control, while police initiated an investigation, with no signs of foul play discovered so far. The situation prompted updates from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, emphasizing coordination on-site.
Heathrow Airport announced on Friday afternoon that it would resume some flights and aimed for regular operations to begin on Saturday after power was restored.
The airport expressed gratitude for efforts made to handle the situation and emphasized that safety remained its top priority amidst the recovery efforts.
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