US EditionCounter-terror police investigating Heathrow fire
- Counter-Terror police have launched an investigation into a fire at an electricity substation that caused a shutdown of Heathrow Airport, impacting hundreds of flights and thousands of passengers.
- Around 70 firefighters responded to the blaze, which involved a transformer with 25,000 liters of cooling oil, and left 100,000 homes without power overnight.
- UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband stated the government will work to restore power quickly, and questions were raised about the airport's infrastructure resilience.
- Investigators from the Metropolitan Police said there is currently no indication of foul play but are keeping an open mind regarding the cause of the fire.
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The investigation into the cause of the fire near Heathrow Airport in London is at an early stage, said Commander Simon Messenger, who is leading the London Metropolitan Police investigation, adding that the police, after an initial assessment, are not treating the incident as suspicious.
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A massive fire at an electrical substation near London’s Heathrow Airport has sparked a counter-terrorism investigation, with experts raising concerns over possible Russian sabotage. The blaze caused over 1,300 flight cancellations and disrupted travel for nearly 300,000 passengers.
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