Heathrow Airport shuts down following major electrical substation fire

Friday 21 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 21 Mar 2025, 7:53pm

London's Heathrow Airport closed all day Friday after a large fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a significant power outage. Approximately 70 firefighters tackled the blaze in west London. Authorities have advised passengers not to travel to the airport until it reopens, which is expected to be just before midnight.

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1. RNZFri 21 Mar 2025, 4:52pm

   London’s Heathrow Airport announces complete shutdown due to 'significant power outage' (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 21 Mar 2025, 5:13pm

   Huge fire closes Heathrow; global flights disrupted (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 21 Mar 2025, 7:53pm

   Heathrow fire: Air New Zealand’s advice to travellers after London’s Heathrow Airport closes amid power outage (opens in new tab)