London Power Station Fire Shuts Down Heathrow Airport; Counter-Terrorism Unit Investigates

A fire at a power station near Heathrow Airport in London on March 21, 2025, caused the airport to shut down. The London Metropolitan Police's counter-terrorism unit is investigating the incident. While there is no immediate evidence of a criminal act, authorities are keeping all possibilities open due to the substation's location and its impact on critical national infrastructure. Firefighters are working to extinguish the remaining 10% of the fire.