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UK's Heathrow Airport closed due to power outage caused by fire

UK's Heathrow Airport closed due to power outage caused by fire

ByHT News Desk

Mar 21, 2025 08:27 AM IST

Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow airport will not have power and will be closed till 11:59 pm on March 21

UK's Heathrow Airport announced that it will be closed till 11:59 pm on March 21, after experiencing a power outage due to a fire at an electrical substation.

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In a post on X, the airport authorities said, “Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power outage. To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23h59 on 21 March.”

They also advised passengers to not travel to the airport and to contact their respective airlines for more information on their flights.

(This is a developing story. Further details awaited)

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