A violent inferno tore through the city last night, utterly destroying the power grid and plunging millions into darkness. The blaze, which originated in the industrial complex, raged rapidly, fueled by shifting breezes. Firefighters battled the flames for hours, but were unable to containthe blaze before it tore into the vital power infrastructure

Passengers faced a nightmare/total pandemonium/a logistical quagmire as Heathrow airport was shut down/brought to a standstill/grounded today. The unprecedented halt/suspension/closure came after severe weather conditions/technical issues/a security alert, leaving thousands of travelers stranded/displaced/in limbo. Frustrated/Enraged/Disappointed