Even though firemen worked all night to put out the fire, which started at approximately 11.30 p.m. on Thursday, a portion of the transformer is still burning. As authorities investigate.
The source of the fire, which is extinguished and being put out this morning by specialized firemen using breathing equipment, police have initiated a significant incident.
“Heathrow is experiencing a significant power outage due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport,” a representative for the airport stated.
In order to ensure the security of both our customers and our coworkers, Heathrow will remain closed until 23:59 on March 21. It is recommended that passengers avoid going to the airport.
A British couple’s flight was canceled, leaving them stranded in China with “no idea” how they will get home. Sharon Towers and her spouse told MailOnline that.
