Investigating Fire Heathrow

Flights resuming at Heathrow after power outage snarled global air travel

A fire at a power station knocked out electricity at London’s Heathrow Airport, forcing one of the world’s busiest airports to close. More than 100 flights that were in the air at the time were ...

NBC News - 3d

Service at Heathrow airport returns to normal two days after forced closure

More than a thousand flights were cancelled on Friday after a fire at an electrical substation caused a power cut. Heathrow airport has returned to normal business two days after it was forced to ...

The Guardian - 2d

Michael Proctor, lead Karen Read investigator, fired from state police after vulgar texts

The Massachusetts State Police investigator who was suspended over allegations of misconduct in the Karen Read murder case has now been fired, state law enforcement officials said Wednesday.

NBC News - 6d

Stanford football coach Taylor fired following report he was investigated for alleged mistreatment

Stanford fired football coach Troy Taylor following a report last week that he had been investigated twice for allegedly mistreating staffers. General manager Andrew Luck announced the decision on ...

Yahoo Sports - 1h

National Grid boss says Heathrow could have stayed open despite substation fire

Two other substations available to supply airport with electricity, according to chief executive John Pettigrew. There was enough power for Heathrow to remain open during the entire period it was ...

The Guardian - 1d

At least 59 killed in 'catastrophic' fire at illegal nightclub in North Macedonia

The fire has prompted a bribery and corruption investigation, officials said.

ABC News - Mar. 16

London’s Heathrow Airport Shuts After Fire Triggers Power Outage

One of the world’s busiest airports canceled all arrivals and departures until 11:59 p.m. Friday after a fire nearby disrupted power. The airport serves about 1,300 flights a day.

The New York Times - 4d

The Heathrow fire shows Britain has a resilience problem

A wholesale rewiring of the machinery of state is required

Financial Times - 3d

As Russia taunts U.K. over Heathrow fire, Kremlin-backed sabotage attacks are in the spotlight

A catastrophic incident saw a single fire at a west London electrical substation bring Europe’s busiest airport to a complete standstill on Friday, sparking speculation over Russian involvement, ...

NBC News - 2d

A Fire Brought London’s Heathrow Airport to a Standstill. Here’s What to Know.

The blaze was at a nearby substation. Around 200,000 people had their travel plans disrupted.

Inc. - 4d

Met Police ends ‘criminal’ probe into substation fire that closed Heathrow

Officers find ‘no evidence’ the origins of the west London blaze were ‘suspicious’

Financial Times - 3h

15 people detained over deadly nightclub fire in North Macedonia

Authorities say an initial investigation into the Club Pulse fire that killed dozens of young revelers in North Macedonia suggests "bribery and corruption" could be behind the tragedy.

CBS News - Mar. 17

Multiple vehicles set on fire at Tesla center in Las Vegas, police say

Police are investigating a fire involving several vehicles at a Tesla Collision Center in the southwest valley, which was reported around 2:45 a.m.

The Hill - Mar. 18

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

In North Macedonia, Officials Investigate Lapses in Deadly Nightclub Fire

At least 59 people died and more than 150 were injured in the inferno. The authorities said the venue’s hospitality permit had been issued illegally.

The New York Times - Mar. 17

First jet lands at Heathrow as ‘skeleton’ service of flights resumes

British Airways to operate a small number of flights on Friday evening after fire shut Europe’s busiest airport for most of day

Financial Times - 3d

Heathrow’s shutdown fuels questions about UK’s infrastructure resilience

Within hours of a fire at a power substation, one of the world’s busiest airports was closed to all flights

Financial Times - 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

Travellers face days of disruption as Heathrow reopens after blaze

Fire at electricity substation that shut down Europe’s busiest airport raises questions about resilience of UK infrastructure

Financial Times - 3d

'No comment': Heathrow boss asked if he should stay in job

Today programme presenter Emma Barnett asks Thomas Woldbye if people should be fired after Friday's disruption.

BBC News - 3d

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

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

Scotland fans stuck in Greece 'staying for a party'

Flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness to and from Heathrow have been grounded because of a substation fire.

BBC News - 4d

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

Urgo, suspended 4 games in regular season, fired after reeling Fordham finished last in Atlantic 10

Fordham coach Keith Urgo, his program under investigation for recruiting violations, was fired Thursday following the Rams' second straight losing season and a last-place finish in the Atlantic ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

London’s Heathrow airport closed all day after nearby fire cuts power

More than 1,000 flights and 16,000 homes affected by ‘significant’ outage at electrical substation

Financial Times - 4d

National Grid chief says Heathrow had ‘enough power’ despite fire shutdown

Airlines raise questions about scale of flight disruption after substation blaze

Financial Times - 1d

2 investigations found Stanford head coach Troy Taylor bullied and belittled female staffers: Report

Taylor reportedly signed a letter last year acknowledging he could be fired if his conduct continued.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

The Papers: 'Heathrow's day of chaos' and 'Kate's year of courage'

Saturday's front pages cover the chaos at Heathrow and one year since the Princess of Wales shared her cancer diagnosis.

BBC News - 3d

Heathrow shutdown is a 'dramatic learning curve' in airport crisis management, expert says

Heathrow Airport's closure has "very wide" implications for aviation, which is outpacing the growth of supporting infrastructure, said Anita Mendiratta.

CNBC - 4d

Israeli government approves firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar despite huge protests

Bar had strained relations with Benjamin Netanyahu, whose aides are being investigated by intelligence agency. The head of Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, has been dismissed, a ...

The Guardian - 4d

Heathrow Closure: What Are Your Rights If Your Flight Is Delayed or Canceled?

Around 220,000 passengers were expected to travel through London’s Heathrow Airport on Friday. The airport’s closure is expected to have ripple effects worldwide.

The New York Times - 4d

How passengers affected by the Heathrow outage can get reimbursed

Passengers affected by the power outage that shut down London's Heathrow Airport Friday are not automatically entitled to compensation for their flight disruption, experts say.

NBC News - 4d

The Heathrow shutdown is a wake-up call: Shore up infrastructure or pay the price

How can such an event occur at a place like Heathrow, and why were precautions not in place to protect such a critical infrastructure? Could such an event occur here?

The Hill - 2h

Dominican Republic investigating Sudiksha Konanki's disappearance as an accident

The Dominican Republic is investigating the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki as an accident, according to the country's president. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports.

CBS News - 5d

NWSL investigating 'hateful language' towards Banda

The National Women's Soccer League says it is investigating an incident involving "hateful language" directed at Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

NWSL investigating 'hateful language' towards Banda

The National Women's Soccer League says it is investigating an incident involving "hateful language" directed at Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda.

BBC News - 10h

Trump’s Anti-DEI Effort Leads to Investigations at Dozens of Universities

The Department of Education announced investigations in a memo warning schools over DEI practices.

Inc. - Mar. 16

Heathrow flights restarting after power cut and travel chaos

Airport expects to be fully operational on Saturday, but airlines say closure will have ‘huge impact’ in coming days. Flights began landing at Heathrow on Saturday morning as it aimed to return to ...

The Guardian - 3d

Airlines could take legal action over Heathrow shutdown

Body representing over 90 firms says it could take airport to court over costs of closure if issue not ‘amicably settled’. A body representing more than 90 airlines using Heathrow airport said ...

The Guardian - 19h

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