Heathrow Airport Shuts Down Due to Fire-Induced Power Outage, Stranding Thousands
Heathrow Airport Faces Major Disruption After Fire Causes Power Outage
Heathrow Airport has issued a stark warning of “significant disruption” in the coming days following a massive fire at a nearby electricity substation, which triggered a complete power outage. Officials have urged travelers, “Do not travel to the airport under any circumstances until the airport reopens.”
The fire, which broke out at a critical power facility near the airport, led to an immediate halt of operations, grounding over 1,300 flights and leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded. Heathrow, one of the world’s busiest airports, is now scrambling to restore operations as engineers work to assess and repair the damage.
Travelers across the globe are feeling the impact, as flights have been canceled, delayed, or diverted, creating chaos for both inbound and outbound passengers. Airlines are advising customers to check with their carriers before heading to alternative airports.
Authorities are yet to confirm a full timeline for when Heathrow will resume normal operations, but passengers have been warned to prepare for ongoing disruptions as the airport works to restore power and resume flights.
Heathrow Airport Shuts Down Due to Fire-Induced Power Outage, Stranding Thousands