London Heathrow Airport Fire Disrupts flight

Fire Incident at London Heathrow Airport Causes Flight Delays The London Fire Brigade responded swiftly to reports of smoke in a restricted area at London Heathrow Airport. The fire was extinguished without major damage, but the incident caused disruptions, particularly affecting British Airways and other international carriers. Flight Disruptions and Passenger Delays Many passengers faced delays as some flights were temporarily halted for safety checks. Airport officials worked to minimize disruptions, but several international flights had to be rescheduled. A British Airways spokesperson stated: "Ensuring the safety of our passengers and crew remains our top priority. We are working closely with authorities to resume normal operations as soon as possible." Most flights resumed within hours, but passengers were advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport. Cause of the Fire and Emergency Response Reports suggest the fire originated in a storage area near Terminal 3 due to an electrical fault. Emergency crews responded promptly, evacuating passengers as alarms rang through the airport. Eyewitness James Carter recalled: "Security staff guided us outside quickly. It wasn’t too serious, but it was alarming." Heathrow Airport’s Response Officials confirmed a full investigation is underway to improve fire safety measures. British Airways assisted affected passengers with rebooking and compensation. By late afternoon, normal operations had resumed. While the incident caused temporary disruptions, Heathrow emphasized that passenger safety was never compromised. For updates, visit Heathrow’s official website or check airline notifications.