@dailymail Over 1000 flights have been affected across the globe after London’s Heathrow Airport announced a complete shutdown - causing travel CHAOS. This comes after a fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a mass power outage overnight. The airport will be closed all day and will not reopen until midnight tonight. A statement posted on the airport’s X account read: “Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power outage. “To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23h59 on 21 March. Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport and should contact their airline for further information. We apologise for the inconvenience.” Planes are being diverted and flyers are urged to stay away as the airport remains closed until midnight. Read dailymail.com for more #fire#airport#london#flights#global#news♬ original sound - Daily Mail
