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Fire Cuts Power at London Heathrow, Disrupts Flights and Strands Passengers

Flight Disruptions at Heathrow Following Power Outage Caused by Fire
Image: AKNG helps replenish Alaska Native community’s food stores during IRT Mission by Alaska National Guard via flickr, pdm

London Heathrow Airport experienced a power outage on 10 August 2026 caused by a fire. This incident resulted in major disruptions to flight operations across the airport.

Passengers were stranded inside Heathrow terminals as multiple flights were delayed or disrupted. The outage caused significant operational challenges affecting the airport’s ability to manage normal functions.