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Heathrow fire shows just how vulnerable UK energy infrastructure is – we’ve simulated the major climate-related risks

London’s Heathrow Airport has been forced to close temporarily after a fire in a nearby electricity substation. More than 1,300 flights have been suspended and thousands of passengers left stranded.

The Conversation

Sadiq Khan urges hotels to show 'London spirit' in wake of Heathrow shutdown

Mayor says police will share fire’s cause once investigators have reached firm conclusion

Evening Standard

Heathrow flight disruption may continue over coming days, Dublin airport warns

It comes after more than 1,000 flights to and from Heathrow were cancelled on Friday due to a power outage.

Evening Standard

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Emotions Run High As Power Outage Shuts London's Heathrow

A police helicopter was the only vehicle visible in the sky above Heathrow airport on Friday, as the regular drone of flights went silent after a fire at a power station shuttered Europe's busiest airport.

International Business Times

Dream holidays in ruins as thousands of travellers reel from Heathrow chaos

Thousands of passengers around the world faced delays and cancellations after the mysterious blaze

The Independent UK

'We'll stay for a party': Scotland fans stuck in Greece amid Heathrow closure

MEMBERS of the Tartan Army celebrating Scotland’s 1-0 win over Greece are stuck due Heathrow Airport's closure following a fire at an electrical…

The National (Scotland)

Power returns to Heathrow Airport after 'interim solution' from National Grid

Power appears to have returned to Heathrow Airport, thanks to National Grid, but it remains closed.

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Young band returning to UK fear they will miss exams after getting caught up in Heathrow Airport chaos

A young band returning to the UK following a tour in Sydney fear they will miss exams after getting caught up in the closure chaos at Heathrow Airport.

The Independent UK

Heathrow airport shutdown: What rights do you have to flight compensation?

Heathrow closed: What rights do you have to compensation for cancelled flights?

The Independent UK

Hotels near Heathrow accused of 'cashing in' on airport fire as weekend airline ticket prices soar

Flights from European cities to other London airports hit premium rates

Evening Standard

European airlines see shares flying low as Heathrow chaos continues

The major European carriers saw their share prices decline after the region’s busiest airport had to temporarily close on Friday.

Euronews

Heathrow Closure Could Cost Millions, Disrupt Flights For Days

Huge travel disruption at London's Heathrow airport caused by a power cut Friday could take several days to remedy and cost millions of pounds, experts estimated.

International Business Times

From Gatwick drones to the Heathrow fire – a look at the worst air travel disruption

A fire that closed London’s Heathrow Airport has sparked one of the most serious disruptions to air travel in years

The Independent UK

Counter-terror police leading inquiry into ‘unprecedented’ Heathrow fire

Met officers say no immediate indication of foul play as passengers face days of disruption from electrical substation blaze

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The Independent UK

Heathrow hotels charge stranded passengers up to £650 for rooms after airport closure

The cost of hotel rooms near London Heathrow airport on Friday night is up to seven times more expensive than the same night next week

Evening Standard

Counter-terrorism police lead fire inquiry as Heathrow closed all day

Thousands of homes have been left without power and more than 100 people were evacuated.

The National (Scotland)

Counter-terrorism police lead probe into fire that caused Heathrow power outage

The Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command is leading the investigation into the cause of the fire at an electrical substation in west…

The Independent UK

What we know about the closure at London's Heathrow Airport

Flights to and from London’s Heathrow Airport have been canceled for the whole of Friday after a fire at a nearby substation knocked out power to Europe’s busiest airport

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The Independent UK

Heathrow airport: Pilot admits ‘I don’t know where we’re going’ in mid-air during flight diversion chaos

Passenger heard pilot say ‘Stansted’s full, Gatwick’s full’

Evening Standard

Heathrow flights chaos: Strictly star among thousands stranded abroad amid airport shutdown

Passengers say British Airways has ‘no clue’ when their flights will depart

Fortune

London Heathrow Airport thrown in chaos as nearby fire forces closure for the whole day

U.S. traveller on-route to England turned on in-flight world map and saw a big U-turn.

The Independent UK

Heathrow in numbers: Fire closes UK’s largest airport

Some 229,000 passengers use the airport each day on average.

The Independent UK

Passengers express confusion, annoyance and frustration amid Heathrow closure

More than 200,000 air passengers have had their flights to or from Heathrow cancelled after the airport closed on Friday following a fire.

Evening Standard

Electrical substation fire makes Heathrow look ‘vulnerable’ – Energy Secretary

The airport is supplied by the North Hyde electrical substation in west London.

Evening Standard

Local residents heard ‘massive explosion’ before fire which shut down Heathrow

Thousands of homes have been left without power and more than 100 people were evacuated following the fire.

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