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Heathrow avoided shutdown despite fire-related power disruption
United Kingdom
First seen: Aug 21, 2026, 7:31 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 7:31 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Britain's National Grid said Heathrow Airport had enough power to avoid a shutdown after a fire. The incident raised concerns about airport resilience and continuity of operations.
SO WHAT?
Power disruptions at a major international airport can affect large numbers of passengers and air transport operations.
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