
How did one fire paralyse Europe's busiest airport?
The Global Story
Heathrow Airport Crisis
This chapter covers a major power outage at Heathrow Airport caused by a fire at a nearby substation, leading to a day-long closure and over a thousand flight disruptions. The incident created widespread chaos, affecting travelers globally and revealing the extensive impact of infrastructure failures on air travel.
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