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What Caused the Fire That Shut Down Heathrow Airport?

Officials and travelers are calling for an investigation into not only how the blaze started, but how it was able to cause such a large disruption to global travel.

The New York Times - 3d

Smoke plume over Disney World was caused by a walk-in cooler that caught fire

A smoke plume that towered over Walt Disney World Resort on Saturday was caused by a walk-in cooler that caught fire, a representative from Disney told AP.

NBC News - 2d

Investigators try to find the cause of New York brush fires

New York officials are investigating the origin of the brush fires on Long Island that have burned hundreds of acres though they are no longer visible. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports on how much ...

NBC News - Mar. 9

Backyard s'mores caused massive Long Island brush fires, investigators say

Dozens of investigators tasked with determining the origin of Saturday’s brush fires on Long Island have linked the blazes to a backyard in Manorville.

NBC News - Mar. 10

London's Heathrow Airport to restart flights after fire causes closure

A fire at an electrical substation near London's Heathrow Airport closed one of the world's busiest airports.

ABC News - 4d

London's Heathrow Airport 'fully operational' after fire causes travel chaos

London’s Heathrow Airport announced Saturday that it is “open and fully operational” and flights have resumed after a fire at an electrical substation knocked out power.

ABC News - 3d

Firefighters Tackle Substation Fire That Cut Power at Heathrow Airport

The London Fire Brigade said that disruptions from the fire, at an electrical substation, would increase into Friday. Its cause was not immediately known.

The New York Times - 4d

Power outage at London’s Heathrow Airport causes global travel chaos

One of the world’s busiest airports, London’s Heathrow, has shut down due to a power outage caused by a fire at an electricity substation nearby. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports on the global travel ...

NBC News - 4d

Arson investigation launched after fire at New Jersey home of Bayer executive

At least eight agencies are investigating the cause of a fire at the New Jersey home of a Bayer pharmaceutical executive earlier this month.

NBC News - Mar. 13

London's Heathrow Airport reopens after fire caused power outage

London's Heathrow Airport reopened on Saturday after a power outage prompted widespread cancellations.

CBS News - 3d

London’s Heathrow Airport resumes flights after major fire nearby shuts down travel

London's Heathrow Airport closed on Friday after a fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a power outage, airport officials said.

CNBC - 3d

Passengers describe terrifying moments plane catches fire at Denver airport

An American Airlines flight caught fire on the ground in Denver after engine problems caused an emergency landing. Everyone got out alive, but some were trapped on a wing as the fire burned.

CBS News - Mar. 14

Fire Damages 4 Tesla Cybertrucks in Seattle

Federal and local law enforcement authorities are investigating what caused the Sunday night fire, which came after a series of attacks against Tesla in rebuke of its chief executive, Elon Musk.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Democrats unveil bill to reinstate veterans fired in Trump workforce cuts

Democrats are proposing a measure to reinstate veterans who were recently fired from the federal government without cause, which has affected an estimated 6,000 veterans who make up about 30 ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

59 killed and more than 100 injured in North Macedonia nightclub fire

Interior minister says blaze at pop concert in eastern town of Kočani probably caused by pyrotechnics. Fifty-nine people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a fire that broke out in a ...

The Guardian - Mar. 16

Massive fire, power outage shuts down London's Heathrow Airport

London’s Heathrow Airport will remain closed for the rest of the day Friday after a massive fire at an electricity substation caused a power outage at the major transportation center. More than a ...

NBC News - 4d

Fifteen detained after North Macedonia nightclub fire kills 59

Pyrotechnics during a concert sparked the blaze, causing mass panic in the crowd.

BBC News - Mar. 17

Oil tanker and cargo ship collide, causing fiery explosion

A Portuguese cargo ship carrying sodium cyanide hit a U.S. tanker loaded with military jet fuel off the coast of England, triggering multiple explosions, setting both vessels on fire and sending ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

American Airlines plane catches fire on tarmac of Denver airport after emergency landing

After an American Airlines plane with 178 people aboard made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport Thursday night, the aircraft caught fire on the tarmac, causing chaos as the ...

CBS News - Mar. 14

How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport?

Questions have been raised over what caused the outage and why back-up systems failed?

BBC News - 4d

Flights Resume at Heathrow After Fire Forced Its Closure

The cause of a blaze that knocked out power to one of the world’s busiest airports was under investigation. Officials said Heathrow would be operating at “100 percent” by Saturday, but the travel ...

The New York Times - 3d

The real ‘root causes’ of the Ukraine war

Although political culture is never the immediate cause of aggression, it is a powerful facilitator thereof.

The Hill - 6d

Multiple fires blast from manholes across US college after explosion on campus

A maintenance hole explosion at Texas Tech University caused evacuation orders and classes to be cancelled for the rest of the week.

BBC News - Mar. 13

International travel thrown into chaos after power failure shuts London’s Heathrow Airport

London's Heathrow Airport was closed Friday after a fire at a nearby electricity substation caused power outages at the major transportation center.

NBC News - 4d

Watch: Eyewitness videos show towering flames at substation

London's Heathrow Airport is closing Friday due to a significant power outage caused by a nearby fire at an electricity substation.

BBC News - 4d

London's Heathrow Airport resumes some flights after huge power cut

London's Heathrow Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world, was shut down by a power outage caused by a fire at an electrical substation.

CBS News - 3d

Heathrow Airport chaos: What we know so far

Flights are resuming after disruption due to a fire at a nearby substation caused a power outage at the airport.

BBC News - 3d

Flights Resume at Heathrow After Substation Fire Shut Down Airport

The blaze forced Britain’s largest airport to cancel or divert more than 1,000 flights on Friday and removed a linchpin of global air travel. Counterterrorism police were investigating the cause of ...

The New York Times - 3d

Heathrow closure: airport resumes some flights today and hopes for full Saturday service - live

First plane has landed since fire caused closure but people still told not to travel to the airport unless advised to do so by airline. Counter-terror police leading fire inquiry Tell us: have ...

The Guardian - 3d

‘Colossal failure’: what the papers say about the Heathrow airport shutdown

Chaos at Europe’s busiest airport caused by a substation fire dominates UK front pages on Saturday. The closure of Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, due to a fire at a nearby electrical ...

The Guardian - 3d

CNBC Daily Open: U.S. markets slump as Trump dismisses economic fears

Aiming to boost the economy, U.S. President Donald Trump is firing off a salvo of policies and causing collateral damage within the country’s own borders.

CNBC - Mar. 11

What We Know About the Closure and Reopening of Heathrow Airport

A fire at a substation in London cut off power to one of the world’s busiest airports, causing travel disruptions globally. But some flights resumed Friday evening.

The New York Times - 2d

‘Wake-up call’: ministers launch urgent investigation into Heathrow shutdown

Government says lessons need to be learned after the substation fire that caused chaos for 300,000 passengers. The government has launched an urgent investigation into the power shutdown that ...

The Guardian - 2d

Heathrow closure deeply concerning, says PM

Sir Keir Starmer says he is 'deeply concerned' about the closure of Heathrow Airport as a result of a power cut caused by a fire on Friday.

BBC News - 1d

Orange Alert: What Caused the Colors on This Snowy Owl?

Bird watchers along Lake Huron photographed the bird, which has been nicknamed Rusty and Creamsicle. But there is no consensus about what caused its unusual tint.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Massive dust storms cause fatal crashes in Texas

The mayor of Amarillo has declared a state of disaster after a massive dust storm caused multiple fatal crashes. The storms sparked apocalyptic scenes, including destructive winds knocking over ...

NBC News - Mar. 14

Naples struck by 4.4-magnitude quake causing minor damage and light injuries

The southern Italian city of Naples was struck by a 4.4-magnitude quake early Thursday that caused only minor damage

ABC News - Mar. 13

Months after the Vivienne died, their cause of death sparks calls for ketamine awareness

The cause of death for the Vivienne, a 'Drag Race' alum and performer, has been revealed months after they died in January at age 32.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 17

WATCH: Container ship collides with anchored US oil tanker sparking inferno

A cargo ship collided with an anchored U.S. tanker carrying jet fuel off the east coast of England in the North Sea on Monday, causing a massive fire and fuel spill, officials said.

ABC News - Mar. 10

Montpellier Ligue 1 clash abandoned after crowd trouble

The French Ligue 1 clash between relegation battlers Montpellier and Saint-Etienne on Sunday was abandoned in the second half after flares were thrown by supporters, briefly causing a fire to break ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

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