Flights have resumed at Heathrow Airport after a massive fire at a nearby substation caused widespread disruption. The fire, which started on Thursday evening, led to a loss of power at the airport.
As the airport worked to restore power and resume flights, passengers were left stranded and frustrated. Many took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration at the disruption. The airport’s staff and emergency services worked tirelessly to respond to the crisis and minimize the impact on passengers.
Meanwhile, the airport’s chief executive, Thomas Woldbye, apologized to stranded passengers. He described the disruption as as big as it gets for our airport.
The airport’s systems were severely impacted by the loss of power. However, backup generators and contingency plans were implemented to minimize the disruption. The airport’s teams worked around the clock to restore power and resume flights.
Furthermore, the fire involved a transformer containing 25,000 liters of cooling fluid. It was brought under control by 06:30 on Friday.
In addition to the disruption at the airport, local residents were also affected by the power outage. Many were left without electricity and were forced to evacuate their homes.
In addition, over 65,000 homes in the area were left without power. However, power was restored by 14:00.
Moreover, several airlines announced plans to restart scheduled flights. British Airways, Air Canada, and United Airlines were among those that confirmed they would be resuming flights.
Additionally, the UK’s Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, praised the airport’s response to the crisis. She said they had “stood up their resilience plan swiftly.”
Heathrow Airport is expected to return to full operation on Saturday. The airport’s chief executive, Thomas Woldbye, said the disruption was unprecedented.
Flights have resumed at Heathrow Airport after a major disruption caused by a fire at a nearby substation, following the Thomas Woldbye statement.
