A fire at an electrical substation in Hayes, west London, triggered a widespread power outage and forced London’s Heathrow Airport to close all day Friday, March 21. Officials said the fire caused significant disruptions to airport operations and impacted thousands of homes and businesses nearby.
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Heathrow Airport in London shuts down for day due to nearby fire

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Heathrow Airport closes due to electrical substation fire, disrupting 1,300 flights and causing widespread power outages in west London.


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