Heathrow Airport in London will be closed on Friday due to a major power outage caused by a fire at an electrical substation. The airport announced the closure in a statement, advising passengers not to travel there. The exact number of affected flights is unclear, and the closure is expected to last until midnight local time. The London Fire Brigade is currently dealing with the fire at the substation in Hayes, near the airport. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. The outage has impacted homes and businesses in the area, with efforts underway to minimize disruption. Firefighters have safely evacuated 29 people from nearby properties, with approximately 150 individuals evacuated overall. Travelers are advised to contact their airlines for further updates. Heathrow Airport ranks as the fifth busiest airport globally, according to OAG Aviation data. In other news, Michigan swing voters express regrets over supporting Trump, and a judge has declined to halt the DOGE takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace. Additionally, CBS News has obtained a list of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration.
