London's Heathrow airport closed, flights disrupted: What led to the power outage?
Friday, 21 March 2025 A massive fire at an electrical substation caused a power outage, resulting in Heathrow Airport's closure until March 21 midnight and disrupting flights. Over 16,300 homes in west London lost power, with 150 people evacuated. Emergency services deployed 70 firefighters to control the blaze. Authorities are investigating the fire's cause and warn of ongoing disruptions.
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