Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe closure was attributed to a grass area fire (PA Wire)A runway at Heathrow Airport has reportedly closed, causing delays to several flights. The closure was attributed to a grass area fire near the threshold of runway 09R. A photograph shared on social media depicted smoke rising from the grass outside a passenger terminal. Aviation News UK reported that departures were suspended due to the suspected fire. The Heathrow Runways account confirmed the runway was 'temporarily closed' because of the blaze. In fullFire at Heathrow airport leads to runway closure and travel delaysMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

A picture on social media shows smoke rising from the grass outside a terminal

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