A wave of disruption/chaos/turmoil swept across London's major/bustling/premier airport, Heathrow, yesterday as a technical/operational/mechanical fault brought air travel to a halt/standstill/complete stop. Thousands of passengers/travelers/commuters faced delays/frustration/uncertainty, with many stranded/left waiting/unable to depart for hours.

A monstrous blaze/inferno/firestorm ripped through the heart of the city/metropolis/urban center last night, reducing buildings to smoldering rubble and plunging thousands into darkness. Firefighters battled bravely against the raging flames/inferno/blazes, but/however/despite valiant efforts their progress was hampered by strong winds that quickly