Fire at Heathrow airport leads to runway closure and travel delays
A small grass fire near a runway at Heathrow Airport caused temporary flight delays and operational disruptions. The fire has been extinguished and airport operations have returned to normal.
Why it matters
Heathrow is a major global transit hub, and even minor incidents can cause significant ripple effects in international air travel schedules.
Smoke seen rising from grass outside a terminal
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