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London's Heathrow Airport closed after fire at nearby electricity substation

According to Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks, more than 16,300 houses have lost power as a result of the incident.

"We're aware of a widespread power cut affecting many of our customers around the Hayes, Hounslow and surrounding areas," they said.

With a record 83.9 million passengers last year and a jet landing or taking off almost every 45 seconds, Heathrow is one of the busiest airports in the world.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

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