Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:10pm on 21 Mar 2025,Friday International
The fire at an electricity substation near Heathrow Airport that led to a massive power outage and travel chaos is now “under control,” according to London Fire Brigade Assistant Commissioner Pat Goulbourne. Firefighters worked in challenging conditions to contain the blaze and prevent further spread. The fire forced Heathrow to shut down, affecting 1,300 flights and 200,000 passengers. The airport remains closed until 11:59 p.m. local time, with disruptions expected worldwide. Authorities continue investigating the cause of the fire, which also impacted a backup generator at the substation. Airlines are scrambling to manage the fallout from the shutdown.
