Breaking News: Heathrow Airport closed Friday due to fire

Breaking News: Heathrow Airport closed Friday due to fire - Heathrow Airport is closed all day Friday due to a large fire at a nearby electrical substation, causing a significant power outage. The closure will last until 11:59 PM on March 21. Passengers are urged not to travel to the airport and to contact their airline for updates. The airport apologizes for the inconvenience.

Heathrow is the UK's largest airport, handling around 1,300 landings and take-offs each day. A record 83.9 million passengers passed through its terminals last year.

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