London's Heathrow Airport closed all day Friday after fire causes power outage

Among the busiest airports worldwide will be closed all the time Friday after a fire triggered a power failure.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) stated it is “experiencing a substantial power failure” after an electrical substation that provides the airport captured on fire.

” To keep the security of our travelers and associates, Heathrow will be closed till 23h59 on 21 March,” England’s premier airport published on X.

Passengers have actually been informed to prevent the airport and to call their specific airline company for more information on brand-new flight times.

” We apologise for the hassle,” Heathrow Airport composed.

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