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Fire at Heathrow Substation Grounds 1,300 Flights Amid Sabotage Fears

3/21/2025

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A devastating fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport plunged the area into darkness, resulting in the cancellation of over 1,300 flights. As British counter-terrorism police probe potential sabotage, whispers of Russian involvement add to the unease. With the airport shut down, questions about the UK's critical infrastructure resilience loom large.

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Story summary

A devastating fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport plunged the area into darkness, resulting in the cancellation of over 1,300 flights. As British counter-terrorism police probe potential sabotage, whispers of Russian involvement add to the unease. With the airport shut down, questions about the UK's critical infrastructure resilience loom large.