Fire near London Airport was controlled, Firefighters say

The fire in an electrical substation that caused widespread energy declines and forced the closing of Heathrow airport in London is “now under control,” according to the London Fire Department.

“The fire in Hayes is now under control, but we will remain on site all day,” said the London Fire Department in an X update.

“Our fire investigators will start the investigation and we will continue to work together with our partners to minimize the interruption and support the community.”

The firefighters worked all night to erase the, a London suburb located just a few km from Heathrow airport, the.

The cause of the fire remains investigated.

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