Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:52am on 21 Mar 2025,Friday International
Heathrow Airport remains closed as a fire at an electrical substation near the airport continues to burn, with 10% of the blaze still alight, according to London Fire Brigade. Power remains out at Terminals 2 and 4, and over 5,000 homes are affected. Deputy Commissioner Jonathan Smith said firefighters are working under “challenging conditions,” and investigations are ongoing with counter-terrorism police involved as a precaution. About 150 people have been evacuated, including 29 from nearby properties. Heathrow warns of prolonged disruptions, with 1,350+ flights impacted today. Fire safety teams continue assessing the situation, with recovery efforts ongoing.
