A fire at the North Hyde Electricity Substation in Hayes on March 21, 2025, led to a major shutdown of Heathrow Airport, stranding 200,000 passengers and grounding over 1,300 flights. A report identified that the blaze was likely caused by moisture in a transformer, an issue known since 2018, which was not adequately addressed, resulting in a catastrophic failure.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: A fire at an electricity substation near Heathrow Airport, caused by a long-ignored moisture issue, stranded 200,000 passengers and grounded over 1,300 flights for nearly a day.
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