Heathrow Airport reopens for some flights after fire led to ‘unprecedented’ shutdown
The blaze triggered a "significant power outage" that resulted in more than 1,000 flights to and from the airport being cancelled.
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The proximity of Heathrow to the electrical substation
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Flightradar24 showed up to 120 planes in the air would be forced to divert or turn back. Pic: Flightradar24/X
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Passengers arrive at Heathrow Airport as flights resume. Pic: AP
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The height of the fire was described as 'absolutely apocalyptic'. @JoselynEMuirhe1/X/PA
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Stranded passengers at Heathrow Terminal 5. Pic: PA
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Smoke was continuing to rise above the North Hyde electrical substation this afternoon. Pic: PA
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Pools of what looks like foam surround the damaged substation. Pic: PA
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Fire crews said the blaze was now under control. Pic: PA
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Aerial footage shows the scale of the damage the fire has done to the substation
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