Fire at power station forces temporary shutdown at London Heathrow Airport. Authorities report power outage halting flight operations for one day. Millions of passengers face disruption.

Nearby over 16,000 homes and shops lose electricity. Firefighters battle to control blaze. Heathrow officials confirm closure due to outage, urging travelers to avoid airport until further notice. Smoke prompts advice for locals to keep doors, windows shut. Authorities evacuate around 150 people safely. Investigation begins to pinpoint fire’s cause.

Heathrow ranks among UK’s largest, world’s busiest airports, handling about 1,300 flights daily. Last year, nearly 85 million passengers passed through. Closure cancels hundreds of flights or diverts them elsewhere, likely affecting 145,000 travelers.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump signs executive order to scrap Education Department. White House aims for swift closure, though Congress must approve full shutdown. Responsibility for education shifts to states, officials say. Read more: Trump Signs Executive Order to Abolish U.S. Department of Education