A fire at a power substation near Heathrow Airport, caused by a fault in a high-voltage transformer, disrupted Europe's busiest travel hub and raised significant concerns about Britain's energy infrastructure. Despite the reinstatement of flights at Heathrow, authorities and energy experts are investigating the incident, which initially left thousands without power. The potential for the fire to stem from both accidental and malicious origins prompted a counterterrorism investigation, as residents and political leaders expressed unease about the resilience of the nation’s infrastructure in the face of such disruptions.
Investigators are looking into a fire at a substation near Heathrow Airport that disrupted operations and raised concerns about Britain's energy infrastructure and safety.
The fire was likely caused by a fault in a high-voltage transformer, highlighting vulnerabilities in the power grid's infrastructure.
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