Live news: London’s Heathrow airport closes after nearby fire causes power outage

The London Fire Brigade dispatched firefighters to tackle a large blaze at an electrical substation in Hayes, near Heathrow, late on Thursday.

“This is a highly visible and significant incident, and our firefighters are working tirelessly in challenging conditions to bring the fire under control as swiftly as possible,” said assistant London Fire Brigade commissioner Pat Goulbourne.

“This will be a prolonged incident, with crews remaining on scene throughout the night. As we head into…