On March 21, Heathrow Airport was closed following a significant fire at an electrical substation nearby, which resulted in numerous flight disruptions and cancellations. The fire, involving 25,000 litres of cooling oil, was reported to the London Fire Brigade, which responded to a high-risk situation with live equipment. As a result, flights intended for Heathrow were diverted to various international airports including those in Nashville, Tokyo, and Madrid. Travelers were advised against heading to Heathrow until the airport reopens later in the day.
Heathrow Airport is closed due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation, resulting in significant flight disruptions and cancellations, with some passengers diverted to other airports.
The fire at an electrical substation involved 25,000 litres of cooling oil, which posed a high-risk due to live high-voltage equipment, creating safety concerns.
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