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London's Heathrow airport closed, flights disrupted: What led to the power outage?

IndiaTimes 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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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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