Undefined Blaze Brings Heathrow to a Standstill

A mysterious fire at a substation led to a nearly full-day shutdown of Heathrow Airport. The National Energy System Operator announced ongoing investigations and plans to release a comprehensive report in June.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 08-05-2025 11:43 IST | Created: 08-05-2025 11:43 IST
Undefined Blaze Brings Heathrow to a Standstill
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On Thursday, the National Energy System Operator revealed that the cause behind a recent fire at a substation, which resulted in the temporary closure of Britain's Heathrow Airport, remains unidentified.

The event led to significant disruptions, affecting airport operations for almost an entire day.

Authorities are diligently investigating the incident and aim to present a conclusive report by June.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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