He London Heathrow Airport This morning has announced a Full closure throughout Friday Due to a “significant energy cut” as a result of a fire in an electrical substation in the British town of Hayes, west of the capital.
“Due to a fire in an electrical substation that supplies the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power cut. To guarantee the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will remain closed until 23.59 on March 21 “, Pray a statement.
In addition, it has recommended to passengers do not travel to the airport and that get in touch with your airline For more information, as indicated through its profile on the social network X.
The London Fire Department has reported that a transformer within an electrical substation in Hayes, west of London, is in flames, so they have deployed a dozen endowments and about 70 firefighters that “They are fighting the fire.”
Deputy Commissioner Pat Goulbourne explained that the flames have “caused an electricity cut that affects a large number of local housing and businesses “, while they are “working closely with collaborators to minimize interruptions.”
As indicated, agents have rescued 29 people from nearby properties and, as a precautionary measure, a 200 -meter cord has been established, so some 150 people have been evacuated. Due to the amount of smoke, He has recommended residents who maintain closed windows and doors.
“This is a very visible and significant incident, and our firefighters are working tirelessly in difficult conditions to control the fire as soon as possible,” he said before pointing out that at the moment the cause of the fire is unknown.
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