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    Chaos in the skies: Heathrow shuts down after massive fire

    Kelly WhitewoodBy Kelly WhitewoodMarch 21, 20253 Mins Read
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    One of the world’s busiest airports comes to a standstill.

    Heathrow Airport in London has been completely shut down following a major electrical fire that triggered widespread power outages—sending shockwaves through the global travel industry.

    With hundreds of thousands of travelers affected, experts warn the chaos could stretch on for days, with worldwide consequences.

    Explosion at a key electrical hub
    In the early hours of Friday, Heathrow’s official X account posted a grim update:

    “Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power outage. To ensure the safety of our passengers and staff, the airport will remain closed until 23:59 on 21 March. Passengers should avoid traveling to the airport and contact their airline for updates. We apologise for the inconvenience.”

    A Heathrow spokesperson also confirmed to British outlets that the impact on flight schedules is expected to continue for several days.

    While there was no blaze at the airport itself, operations were severely disrupted by a fire nearby. Sky News reports that the blaze broke out in a transformer facility in Hayes, just under two kilometers (1.2 miles) from the airport. The resulting explosion at Heathrow’s primary electrical substation caused a massive outage, forcing the airport to close its doors.

    200,000 travel plans derailed
    Heathrow was prepared to handle around 200,000 passengers today, but the sudden closure has thrown global travel into turmoil that could extend through the weekend and possibly beyond.

    The fire began around 11:30 PM on Thursday night. Firefighters battled through the early hours, but parts of the transformer building remained ablaze into the morning. Police have declared a major incident, and investigations are underway to determine what sparked the fire.

    Though the main flames were extinguished by morning, specialist crews continued working in protective gear to fully secure the site.

    “This was a large-scale and highly visible incident. Our teams worked tirelessly under tough conditions to bring it under control as quickly as possible,” said assistant commissioner Pat Goulbourne.

    The fact that one substation failure forced a full airport shutdown has raised serious questions. While Heathrow does have emergency power systems, these backups require time to activate and don’t offer an instant solution.

    Flight chaos spreads across Europe
    According to the Daily Mail, more than 1,350 flights have been canceled, rerouted, or delayed. Some planes en route to London were diverted to other airports, but options are dwindling—Gatwick, among others, has already reached full capacity.

    As the disruption ripples outwards, airports across Europe are bracing for a wave of redirected aircraft that are too far along in their journeys to turn back.

    Heathrow, a global hub for international travel, has had a strong start to 2025, welcoming over 6.3 million passengers in January alone—a 5% year-on-year increase. For the 11th straight month, the airport has averaged more than 200,000 travelers daily, with transatlantic routes playing a major role in that growth.

    Adding to the disruption, National Rail has suspended train services to and from Heathrow for the entire day.

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