Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 07:40am on 21 Mar 2025,Friday International
A massive fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport on March 21, 2025, caused a severe power outage, leading to the airport's closure until 23:59 that day. The incident disrupted global flight schedules, with at least 120 inbound flights diverted and 1,351 scheduled flights affected. British Airways, with 341 flights scheduled at Heathrow, faced significant operational challenges. Other airlines, including Qantas and United Airlines, rerouted flights to alternative destinations. The power outage also impacted local homes and businesses, leading to a chaotic period for the travel and trade industries. Approximately 70 firefighters responded to the blaze, which resulted in the evacuation of around 150 people from nearby buildings.
