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London’s Heathrow airport closed due to major fire—causing worldwide disruption as over 1,000 flights affected

Upworthy Friday, 21 March 2025 ()
Britain's Heathrow airport -- Europe's busiest -- shut down early on Friday after a major fire at an electricity substation cut power to the sprawling hub, causing disruption worldwide to hundreds of flights and thousands of travellers. Around 120 Heathrow-bound planes were in the air when the…
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London Heathrow airport now 'fully operational' after electricity station fire Europe's busiest airport resumed flights on Saturday morning, but further disruption is expected as it tries to relocate planes, passengers and crew. READ MORE :...

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