Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:50pm on 21 Mar 2025,Friday International
London’s Heathrow Airport shut down after a fire at a nearby power substation caused a massive power outage, affecting thousands of flights. Authorities stated that the airport would remain closed until midnight on March 21. Air India, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic flights between India and the UK were canceled or diverted. Over 230,000 passengers faced disruptions, with many stranded or forced to find alternate routes. UK energy officials called the incident unprecedented, raising concerns about infrastructure resilience. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, and power remains partially restored. Airlines warned of further disruptions in the coming days.
