Heathrow Airport has been forced to close due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation, significantly disrupting travel plans for thousands of passengers. The incident has resulted in a power outage affecting the airport and over 100 nearby evacuations. The airport announced that it will remain closed until at least 23:59 on March 21, 2025, affecting over 1,350 flights. Passengers are urged not to travel to the airport until further notice, while efforts are underway to address the situation and restore power.
Heathrow Airport is closed today due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation, causing thousands of homes to lose power and prompting airport shutdown.
We do not have clarity on when power may be reliably restored. To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, we have no choice but to close Heathrow.
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