Heathrow Airport said it is “safely able to begin some flights later today”, following a fire that shut down operations at the London airport.

A spokesman said that they are focusing on repatriation flights for passengers who were diverted to other airports in Europe.

They added that the airport hopes to resume a full operation on Saturday

"Our teams have worked tirelessly since the incident to ensure a speedy recovery," a statement said.

The fire broke out just two miles away from Heathrow AirportLONDON FIRE BRIGADE

London Heathrow announced that it would be shut the entire day after a huge fire blazed across a nearby substation

"We're now safely able to restart flights, prioritising repatriation and relocation of aircraft."

"We hope to run a full operation tomorrow and will provide further information shortly," the statement continues.

"Our priority remains the safety of our passengers and those working at the airport. We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this incident."

"As the busiest airport in Europe, Heathrow uses as much energy as a small city, therefore getting back to a full and safe operation takes time. We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this incident.”

London Heathrow announced that it would be shut the entire day after a huge fire blazed across a nearby substation, causing a mass power outage and thousands of delays across the capital.