London’s Heathrow Airport closed all day Friday after fire causes power outage
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) said it is “experiencing a significant power outage” after an electrical substation that supplies the airport caught on fire.
London Heathrow Airport in London, England, will be closed all day Friday, March 21, after a fire caused a “significant” power outage, the airport said. (iStock / iStock)
“To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23h59 on 21 March,” England’s premier airport posted on X.
Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power outage.
— Heathrow Airport (@HeathrowAirport) March 21, 2025
To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23h59 on 21 March.
Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport… pic.twitter.com/7SWNJP8ojd
Passengers have been told to avoid the airport and to contact their individual airline for further details on new flight times.
“We apologise for the inconvenience,” Heathrow Airport wrote.
