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aljazeera.com

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Mar 21, 16:11

Heathrow Airport Shutdown After Substation Fire

A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport caused a complete power outage on Friday morning, shutting down the airport and disrupting at least 1,357 flights, affecting tens of thousands of passengers and 67,000 homes; the airport reopened early Saturday.

Heathrow Airport Shutdown After Substation Fire

A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport caused a complete power outage on Friday morning, shutting down the airport and disrupting at least 1,357 flights, affecting tens of thousands of passengers and 67,000 homes; the airport reopened early Saturday.

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What was the immediate impact of the power outage at Heathrow Airport on Friday?

A major fire at a North Hyde electrical substation caused a complete power outage at London's Heathrow Airport on Friday morning, leading to its closure and affecting thousands of passengers. Flights were diverted to other airports, and the airport did not reopen until early Saturday.

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Jan 5, 16:09

Leeds Bradford Airport Reopens After Snow Closure; Major US Winter Storm Impacts Millions

Heavy snowfall caused the temporary closure of Leeds Bradford Airport's runway, but it has since reopened; however, flight disruptions continue, and a family is stranded in Berlin due to weather-related flight cancellations, while a major winter storm affects 60 million people across 30 US states.

Leeds Bradford Airport Reopens After Snow Closure; Major US Winter Storm Impacts Millions

Heavy snowfall caused the temporary closure of Leeds Bradford Airport's runway, but it has since reopened; however, flight disruptions continue, and a family is stranded in Berlin due to weather-related flight cancellations, while a major winter storm affects 60 million people across 30 US states.

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What is the immediate impact of the severe weather conditions on air travel and what measures are being taken to mitigate the disruption?

Leeds Bradford Airport temporarily closed its runway due to heavy snowfall, but has since reopened, resuming operations. However, some flight disruptions are expected to continue throughout the day. A family is stranded in Berlin due to flight cancellations caused by adverse weather conditions, incurring additional expenses and disrupting their schedules.

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Mar 21, 16:11

Heathrow Closure Strands School Children in Spain

A power outage at Heathrow Airport, caused by a fire at an electricity substation, has left approximately 100 British school children stranded in Barcelona, Spain, after their flights were cancelled.

Heathrow Closure Strands School Children in Spain

A power outage at Heathrow Airport, caused by a fire at an electricity substation, has left approximately 100 British school children stranded in Barcelona, Spain, after their flights were cancelled.

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What immediate actions are being taken to return the stranded students to the UK, given the Heathrow Airport closure?

A massive electricity substation fire at Heathrow Airport caused the airport's closure, stranding approximately 100 British school children in Barcelona. Their scheduled flights home were cancelled, forcing the school to explore alternative travel arrangements, including using another airline or extending their stay.

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