Heathrow airport in London has been closed after a fire at an electrical substation caused a “significant power outage”, leaving thousands of homes without power. The airport will remain closed until midnight on Friday.
LONDON: Heathrow Airport has been closed after a massive fire at an electrical substation in nearby Hayes caused widespread power outages. pic.twitter.com/ruTv6Yud2H
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Announcing the shutdown of services, Heathrow Airport issued a statement on X saying, “Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power outage. To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23h59 on 21 March.”
In the statement, the airport also advised passengers to avoid travelling to the airport under any circumstance. “Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport and should contact their airline for further information. We apologise for the inconvenience,” it added.
Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power outage.
To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23h59 on 21 March.
Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport… pic.twitter.com/7SWNJP8ojd
— Heathrow Airport (@HeathrowAirport) March 21, 2025
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More than 16,000 homes were left without power due to the fire at an electrical substation in west London, forcing over 100 people to evacuate, The Guardian reported.
The fire broke out at a transformer within the substation, prompting 10 fire engines and about 70 firefighters on the spot at Nestles Avenue in Hayes, the report said citing the London fire brigade.
Nearly 150 people have been evacuated so far from the surrounding properties and a 200-metre cordon has been put up as a precautionary measure.
“This is a highly visible and significant incident, and our firefighters are working tirelessly in challenging conditions to bring the fire under control as swiftly as possible. The fire has caused a power outage affecting a large number of homes and local businesses, and we are working closely with our partners to minimise disruption,” The Guardian quoted Assistant commissioner Pat Goulbourne as saying.
The brigade said around 200 calls had been received regarding the incident with crews from Heathrow, Hayes, Hillingdon, Southall, and surrounding areas present on the scene.
The cause of the fire was yet to be determined.
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