London’s Heathrow Shut After Major Fire Causes Power Outage, Flights Diverted

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Asks Passengers Not to Come to Airport Till It Reopens

1,351 Flights Likely Impacted: Flightradar24

Fire at Electrical Substation in Hayes

Flights to London Heathrow Diverted

Heathrow Typically Handles 200,000 Passengers a Day

Heathrow Airport Closes Due to Fire at Substation

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