Heathrow airport in the United Kingdom has closed until midnight on Friday due to a power outage caused by a fire at an electrical substation. Tens of thousands of travellers have been affected, with at least 1,351 flights being disrupted. Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport and to contact their airlines for further information and rebooking. The closure has caused traffic chaos locally and will likely lead to global air traffic disruptions.
Heathrow is one of the busiest airports in the world, serving over 200 destinations in nearly 90 countries and territories. Aviation analyst Geoffrey Thomas estimates that about a quarter of a million passengers will be diverted, causing chaos for airlines and crews. Travellers like Ellen, who had to cancel her birthday trip to Venice, and Lloyd, who had his flight to the US rebooked and then cancelled, are among those impacted by the airport closure.
The fire at the electrical substation near the airport was extinguished by the London Fire Brigade, which deployed 10 engines and 70 firefighters to the scene. Assistant Commissioner Pat Goulbourne praised the firefighters for their efforts in containing the blaze and preventing further spread. The airport is expected to reopen at midnight on Friday, but the disruption caused by the closure is likely to continue for days to come.
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