A runway at Heathrow Airport has been temporarily closed after a grassfire broke out nearby, with reports of delays to flights.
Incident and Immediate Impact
A photograph shared on social media from inside the airport appeared to show smoke rising over the runway area as the incident unfolded.
According to the Heathrow Runways account, the fire caught on a nearby stretch of grass that led to the temporary closure of the runway. Flight tracking accounts reported aircraft were being held, while another source said the blaze had been extinguished.
Resumption and Advice
Normal operations are beginning to resume, according to Aviation UK, but passengers are warned disruption is expected to continue throughout the day.
Travellers have been advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport.
This is a developing story, more to follow.
