Heathrow Airport in London, the largest in Europe in terms of traffic, will be closed today due to the power outage after a fire at a sub -station.
The airport operator said: “Heathrow suffers from a major energy failure.
In a statement issued on social networks, Heathrow Airport Holdings recommended that passengers do not move to the airport and advise them to contact the airline to obtain more information.
“We expect a big interruption in the coming days,” the operator has admitted.
The company said it will update operations when you have more information about the resumption of the power source.
Lisbon airport today extends 22 flights from flights and to Heathrow.
The London Fire Fire Department reported that a converter inside an electrical sub -station in Hayes in West London was burning, and tens of teams and about 70 firefighters “currently fight the fire” mobilized.
Deputy Commissioner Pat Gulborn explained that the fire “caused the power outage that affected a large number of local homes and companies” and it “works in close cooperation with partners to reduce cruelty.”
According to the local press, the police withdrew 29 people from housing near the sub -station, and as a precaution, created a 200 -meter survey, which resulted in the removal of 150 other people.
Because of the amount of smoke, the residents were advised to close windows and doors.
“This is a very clear and important accident, and our firefighters are working tirelessly in difficult circumstances to control fire as quickly
Scottish and southern electricity and electricity networks said on the social network X that energy failure affects more than 16,300 homes.
In late January, the British Labor Party government provided political support to build a third path at Heathrow Airport in London to enhance economic growth in the United Kingdom.
Finance Minister Rachel Reeves defended in a speech that Heathrow is necessary for the country’s business and tourism activity.
The support of the executive authority opens the door to the acquisition of Heathrow Airport to provide the official expansion plans, after the rejection of previous projects by opposing the neighborhood or by lawsuits, despite the government’s support.
