Heathrow Airport Chaos: Power Outage Sparks Massive Disruptions! ✈️🔥 London’s Heathrow Airport—one of the busiest in the world—was thrown into chaos after a fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a "significant power outage." The sudden shutdown left an estimated 200,000 travelers stranded, with flights halted for most of Friday. After hours of uncertainty, the first plane finally landed around 6:30 p.m. local time, but the airport warned that disruptions could last for days.
British Airways scrambled to get passengers rebooked, while flights were diverted to alternative airports like Gatwick and Paris’ Charles de Gaulle. Social media exploded with frustrated travelers sharing their nightmare experiences, from unexpected detours to outright cancellations. One passenger described the eerie moment their plane made a sudden U-turn mid-flight, leaving everyone onboard confused.
Authorities confirmed there was no indication of foul play, but counterterrorism teams were brought in due to Heathrow’s significance as a major travel hub. The fire brigade battled the blaze for hours, evacuating over 150 people from nearby areas. Meanwhile, railway services to and from Heathrow were canceled, forcing some travelers to attempt the journey on foot—only to be turned away by police.
Experts warn that the impact could be felt for days, comparing the disruption to major past events like the Icelandic volcanic eruption that grounded flights across Europe. With Heathrow serving over 6 million passengers a month, the recovery process will be anything but quick.
Passengers are now left scrambling for alternative routes as the airport works to restore full operations.
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