Heathrow Airport has announced that it will begin operating limited flights later today, following a major power outage that forced the airport to close on Friday (March 21) after a fire at a nearby electrical substation.
The blaze, which erupted at Hayes’ North Hyde substation, plunged parts of West London into darkness and triggered the cancellation of over 1,350 flights, affecting an estimated 200,000 passengers and causing widespread travel disruption.
Interim Power Restored, Operations to Gradually Resume
Although power was partially restored earlier today through an interim fix by National Grid, the airport remained closed for most of the day to ensure safety protocols were met and critical systems were tested.
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