Heathrow Airport in London was shut down on Friday due to a significant power outage caused by a fire at a nearby electricity substation.
The local fire department said that the fire is now under control.
More than 1,300 flights, including 120 already airborne, have been affected, according to British media outlet Sky News.
Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport until further notice. The airport spokesperson said it is not yet clear when power will be restored.
The fire, which broke out about 2.4 kilometers from the airport in Hayes, has also left around 16,000 nearby homes without power. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but National Grid is working to restore electricity as quickly as possible.
London Heathrow, located in West London, is one of the world's busiest airports, having handled 83.9 million passengers last year.
London's Heathrow Airport closed due to power outage caused by nearby fire
London's Heathrow Airport closed due to power outage caused by nearby fire
A Chinese medical team left China on Saturday heading for Ethiopia, where they will offer technological assistance and support to talent development in the country's healthcare sector over the next 12 months.
The 14-member team includes experts in clinical medicine, medical technology, hospital administration, and logistical support.
Mainly selected from the First Hospital Affiliated to the Army Medical University (AMU) in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, the team members possess extensive experience in medical practice and management.
During the mission, the experts will help the country's military hospitals to enhance medical service capacity, promote the application of new technologies, strengthen hospital operations, train professional personnel, and support the establishment of healthcare management systems, thereby contributing to the improvement of local medical services.
"I feel deeply honored by this mission, and I'm fully aware of the responsibility it carries. We are committed to carrying forward the spirit of China's overseas medical teams, which features tenacity, dedication, commitment to saving lives, and love that knows no borders, and will apply our skills for the benefit of the Ethiopian military and civilians," said team member Guo Hao from the AMU.
Since 2015, the AMU hospital has dispatched 11 batches totaling more than 100 medical experts to Ethiopia.
Their efforts gave strong support to achieving notable progress in medical facility construction, and technological and talent development in the country's healthcare sector.
China sends 11th group of medical experts to Ethiopia
