Counter terrorism police have concluded their investigation into a fire at an electricity substation near Heathrow Airport, finding no evidence to suggest foul play. The incident caused significant disruption, with nearly 300,000 passengers experiencing cancellations on over 1,300 flights. Despite the shutdown of the substation, National Grid confirmed enough power resources were available for operation. Heathrow’s leadership maintains they were compliant with protocols during the crisis. The London Fire Brigade continues to investigate the electrical distribution equipment associated with the fire.
The fire at an electricity substation near Heathrow Airport led to the cancellation of over 1,300 flights, affecting nearly 300,000 passengers.
Counter terrorism police found no evidence to suggest that the recent fire in Hayes is suspicious, raising concerns for authorities involved.
National Grid's CEO stated Heathrow had sufficient power from backup substations despite the outage, maintaining operational integrity during the crisis.
Heathrow's senior leaders adhered to protocols throughout the incident, with oversight managed appropriately during the early hours of Friday.
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