“Due to the airport-provided fire substation fire, Heathrow experiences a significant error,” Heathrow Airport UA said Post on xsaying that “passengers advise not to travel to the airport.”
It was unclear how much flights immediately affected. The airport said it would be closed at midnight on Friday at the local time.
London fire brigade told 10 Fire engines and about 70 firefighters solves fire on electric substations in the West London city of Hayes near the airport. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
“Fire caused a power outage that affects a large number of homes and local enterprises, and we work closely with our partners to minimize disorders,” said assistant Commissioner Patbourne UA statement In which fire described as “a very visible and significant incident”.
Goulbourne said that firefighters led 29 people on safety from nearby real estate, and about 150 people were evacuated.
British the busiest airport advised travelers to contact their airlines for additional information.
Toward Latest numbers From the OAG air dealer supplier, Heathrow is the fifth busiest airport in the world.
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