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Heathrow Airport fire live: Flights ‘delayed’ as blaze breaks out near runway
A spokesperson for Heathrow Airport said: “Earlier our teams responded to a small grass fire adjacent to the Southern Runway. The fire has been extinguished, both runways are operational and flights continue to arrive and depart from the airport.
“We apologise for any disruption caused as a result or while emergency services completed their safety checks, but this was essential to ensure the safety of our passengers and colleagues, which is paramount.”
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