Heathrow Airport is experiencing a complete shutdown on Friday due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation, disrupting more than 1,300 flights and leaving many travelers stranded. The airport has advised passengers not to travel there until further notice, indicating that significant disruptions may persist for days. The fire led to power outages in surrounding neighborhoods, affecting thousands of homes and necessitating the evacuation of residents. Online services show many diverted flights to alternate airports, including Gatwick and Charles de Gaulle, as the airport's operations are severely compromised.
Heathrow Airport has been forced to close for the entirety of Friday due to a significant fire at a nearby electrical substation, disrupting over 1,300 flights.
The airport faced a major power outage affecting all operations as fire crews responded, with no estimated time for power restoration. Passengers were advised to avoid traveling to the airport.
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