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Urgent investigation ordered into power outage that closed Heathrow Airport

BBC News Saturday, 22 March 2025 ()
Urgent investigation ordered into power outage that closed Heathrow AirportEnergy Secretary Ed Miliband says there are lessons to be learned after substation fire led to major flight disruption on Friday.
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Heathrow airport shutdown has forced Air India flights to return, following a fire that caused a power outage at an electrical substation. The closure, which lasts until March 21 midnight, has disrupted global air travel. Air India has canceled flights and diverted others, while Heathrow advises...

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Heathrow Airport reopens after electrical substation fire [Video]

Heathrow Airport reopens after electrical substation fire

Flights from Heathrow Airport have resumed after a fire at an electrical substation in west London led to flight cancellations and power cuts. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Flights take off from Heathrow Airport after a fire at a substation in west London sparked a day of travel chaos. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Heathrow resumes flights and hopes for full day of service - but passengers face further delays

Heathrow is expecting a full day of normal operation today after the airport was shut over a loss of power, as passengers have been warned of further disruption.
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