Heathrow Shutdown Caused by Problem Left Unfixed for Years, Report Says
The fire at an electrical substation that forced the London airport to close for more than 12 hours was caused by a short circuit in a part that hadn’t been properly maintained, investigators found. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Power Failures and Blackouts
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/world/europe/london-heathrow-shutdown-transformer.html