Heathrow Airport Shutdown: Power Outage Leads to Major Disruption

A fire at an electrical substation caused a major power outage at Heathrow Airport, forcing its closure until midnight. Arrivals are halted, disruptions expected, and diversions in place. Fire crews are handling the blaze, with around 150 evacuated. The airport was the second-busiest globally in 2024.

Heathrow Airport announced a closure until midnight on Friday following a substantial power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation. The decision was made to prioritize passenger and staff safety.

According to a post on X, passengers are advised to refrain from traveling to Heathrow, as significant disruptions are anticipated over the coming days. Eurocontrol has stated no arrivals are currently allowed due to the outage, and flight diversions are being managed.

The London Fire Brigade is actively tackling the fire in Hayes, west London. Around 150 individuals have been evacuated as a precautionary measure, while the airport continues to grapple with the uncertainty of power restoration timelines.

(With inputs from agencies.)