FabSwingers.com forum: huge explosion at heathrow

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

12.15am Thursday. Does anyone know what has happened?

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By *ompip3Couple
over a year ago

Paisley

No? What have you heard?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nothing on sky news etc

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By *ornyPair09Couple
over a year ago

durham

Well if so you're quicker than sky news

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By *arksidesubCouple
over a year ago

not far from you..

"Well if so you're quicker than sky news

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Really hope this isn't true, and if it is no one is hurt.

Feel really selfish as my first thought was about my Husband and Son who are flying into Heathrow tomorrow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nothing on the news feed

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"Well if so you're quicker than sky news

He's in Heathrow!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I live 4 miles away and all the windows rattled. It was huge. I can't see anything in the sky or hear emergency services yet but it's eerily silent.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

News is on bbc1 in ten mins. I'll get back to you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It could been an earthquake

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I live 4 miles away and all the windows rattled. It was huge. I can't see anything in the sky or hear emergency services yet but it's eerily silent. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It could been an earthquake "

I have awesome wind. Sorry

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Any updates OP?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Omg I really hope not. Keep us posted!

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By *ornyPair09Couple
over a year ago

durham

Delete the thread OP threads like do nothing but worry people.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It could been an earthquake

I have awesome wind. Sorry

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lol good one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Still nothing on any news channels or social media

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been over 15 mins, surely there'd be some news somewhere?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Been over 15 mins, surely there'd be some news somewhere?"

That's what I thought. News normally straight on these sorts of things within half hour

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Not the airport I would guess - if it were a house/gas explosion it might not get reported.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cant find anything on the news

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nothong on twitter from the locals either. Thanks OP for scarying usball

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not the airport I would guess - if it were a house/gas explosion it might not get reported."
Ok maybe, given recent events I immediately thought he meant the airport

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By *ornyPair09Couple
over a year ago

durham

Exactly the post is a load of crap possibly a bit if attention seeking imho, nevertheless the thread should be deleted

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"Not the airport I would guess - if it were a house/gas explosion it might not get reported. Ok maybe, given recent events I immediately thought he meant the airport "

Well yes, I expect he thought the same, but would have thought we would have heard by now if so.......

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By *et a roomCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

"Not the airport I would guess - if it were a house/gas explosion it might not get reported. Ok maybe, given recent events I immediately thought he meant the airport "

Same here.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Exactly the post is a load of crap possibly a bit if attention seeking imho, nevertheless the thread should be deleted"

Shame people like you are so bitter. There has been an explosion and possibly someone hurt. Obviously not the airport as it's not on the news. Can someone tell me how to delete the thread as I don't want to worry people

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

I'll be interested to hear what it was !!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Op probably farted quiet loud

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By *et a roomCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

"Exactly the post is a load of crap possibly a bit if attention seeking imho, nevertheless the thread should be deleted

I don't think you can. Maybe contact admin to ask?

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By *ornyPair09Couple
over a year ago

durham

Not bitter whatsoever, but I wouldn't dream of posting a thread with that title unless I had actually seen an explosion.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'll be interested to hear what it was !!"

Yes me too. I saw neighbours in the street. No doubt I will find out in the morning. Any ideas how to delete a thread

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Exactly the post is a load of crap possibly a bit if attention seeking imho, nevertheless the thread should be deleted

Report it. Ask for it to be removed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not bitter whatsoever, but I wouldn't dream of posting a thread with that title unless I had actually seen an explosion."

My daughter is catching a flight tomorrow.

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By *et a roomCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

"Not bitter whatsoever, but I wouldn't dream of posting a thread with that title unless I had actually seen an explosion."

That's harsh. I'm sure something has exploded near to OP. He wouldn't imagine that sound.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"Not bitter whatsoever, but I wouldn't dream of posting a thread with that title unless I had actually seen an explosion.

That's harsh. I'm sure something has exploded near to OP. He wouldn't imagine that sound. "

Exactly, the windows shook. Could be an industrial problem.

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By *ornyPair09Couple
over a year ago

durham

How am I possibly been harsh or bitter?? the OP started a thread implying there had been an explosion at Heathrow, nothing at all in the news or media so all I have said is delete the post as your obviously mistaken all things like this do is stir up panic!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I have reported myself and hopefully administration will remove this thread soon. Sorry to worry you all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have reported myself and hopefully administration will remove this thread soon. Sorry to worry you all. "
I think you're just unlucky that you're in Heathrow. Otherwise we wouldn't have made those assumptions lol

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

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"How am I possibly been harsh or bitter?? the OP started a thread implying there had been an explosion at Heathrow, nothing at all in the news or media so all I have said is delete the post as your obviously mistaken all things like this do is stir up panic!"

Heathrow consists of more than an airport.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Heathrow consists of more than an airport."
That is right, many draw a too quick assumption. Before getting all the facts.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is quite the worst instance I have seen of badly worded titles for threads! Pure conjecture and probably nowhere near Heathrow airport ...

Way to go to cause panic and distress to others

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By *ornyPair09Couple
over a year ago

durham

Yeah obviously, but people outside of London only know Heathrow for its airport!

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

Heathrow consists of more than an airport."

Does it? I thought the hamlet of Heathrow was completely demolished during the airport expansion and now Heathrow is now only the airport.

Certainly "HUGE explosion at Heathrow" wouldn't make me think "gosh, a car must have backfired in Hillingdon High Street"

Mr ddc

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

There is a vast industrial area around Heathrow, there could quite easily be an explosion near to the airport. At this time of night I would very much doubt it is one of the terminals.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"There is a vast industrial area around Heathrow, there could quite easily be an explosion near to the airport. At this time of night I would very much doubt it is one of the terminals. "

Exactly, give the poor guy a break, he was only reporting what he heard!

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

Heathrow consists of more than an airport.

Does it? I thought the hamlet of Heathrow was completely demolished during the airport expansion and now Heathrow is now only the airport.

Certainly "HUGE explosion at Heathrow" wouldn't make me think "gosh, a car must have backfired in Hillingdon High Street"

Mr ddc"
the whole area covering Cranford, hanworth, bedfont, Hatton, Longford and many more areas are all generally known as Heathrow. The perimeter is over 6 miles and and borders greater London boroughs, south Bucks and North Surrey. I can see the control tower from where I live but wouldn't necessarily hear an explosion on the other side

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

Heathrow consists of more than an airport.

Does it? I thought the hamlet of Heathrow was completely demolished during the airport expansion and now Heathrow is now only the airport.

Certainly "HUGE explosion at Heathrow" wouldn't make me think "gosh, a car must have backfired in Hillingdon High Street"

Mr ddcthe whole area covering Cranford, hanworth, bedfont, Hatton, Longford and many more areas are all generally known as Heathrow. The perimeter is over 6 miles and and borders greater London boroughs, south Bucks and North Surrey. I can see the control tower from where I live but wouldn't necessarily hear an explosion on the other side"

Maybe to you, but I would know Houndslow as 'Houndslow' etc.

So to the vast majority of people the point still stands.

Obviously I'm going to look incredibly fatuous tomorrow morning when it turns out the whole of Terminal 1 has disappeared in a HUGE explosion without any of the news channels even noticing...

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

Or even 'Hounslow' obvs

I should have gone with 'Feltham', it has a more Finbarr Saunders theme...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

At Heathrow made me think of the airport.

If it said in Heathrow I would be thinking of the geographical area.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Or even 'Hounslow' obvs

I should have gone with 'Feltham', it has a more Finbarr Saunders theme..."

Fnar Fnar

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

As Terminal 1 has been closed for over a year, I wouldn't be overly bothered by an explosion there, probably a mishap with some contractors.

There have been evacuations on nearby estates caused by exploding gas bottles, a timber yard fire and an industrial unit in Staines upon Thames catching alight.

Even Southall is close enough to be described as close to Heathrow

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

To be honest when you hear and feel an explosion and you live in the area you call Heathrow you don't worry about the wording so much. I just wanted to know if anyone had any info. Obviously it wasn't the airport. Sorry to panic everyone I panicked too as did most of my neighbours. I have reported it to admin and if anyone else wishes to do so aswell then feel free maybe that will get it removed more quickly.

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

Absolutely no need to remove it, no site rules have been broken as far as I can see

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Absolutely no need to remove it, no site rules have been broken as far as I can see"

I know but the headline was written without thinking of the consequences. I don't want to worry people. It appears administration are all in bed. I am sure it will be gone in the morning. Sleep well everyone.

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

"To be honest when you hear and feel an explosion and you live in the area you call Heathrow you don't worry about the wording so much. I just wanted to know if anyone had any info. Obviously it wasn't the airport. Sorry to panic everyone I panicked too as did most of my neighbours. I have reported it to admin and if anyone else wishes to do so aswell then feel free maybe that will get it removed more quickly. "

You have really piqued my curiosity now. What would I call the area in which you live? Given that you state it is 4 miles from Heathrow. And given the 'explosion' was large enough to bring everyone out onto the street, why didn't you ask them, or search google before going onto social media and stating "HUGE explosion AT Heathrow"?

Ps the fireworks from Matlock Bath rattle our windows...

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By *olgateMan
over a year ago

on the road to nowhere in particular

The hotels at Slough and Windsor advertise themselves as Heathrow hotels so 4 miles is definitely considered Heathrow

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

"The hotels at Slough and Windsor advertise themselves as Heathrow hotels so 4 miles is definitely considered Heathrow"

True, but that's because they are touting for airport trade. They are still in Slough and Windsor though, so if one of them had been blown up, I'd expect the headline to read "Windsor hotel bombed".

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

"The hotels at Slough and Windsor advertise themselves as Heathrow hotels so 4 miles is definitely considered Heathrow"

Of course you do realise that you have just made me google 'Slough explosion' only to find the old joke "Huge explosion has caused thousands of pounds of improvements to Slough"

(Come friendly bombs...)

Besides, my money's more on the Staines area judging by his pics

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"The hotels at Slough and Windsor advertise themselves as Heathrow hotels so 4 miles is definitely considered Heathrow"

This reminds me of when Nottingham tried to claim East Midlands Airport. It is in Leicestershire, but is closer to Derby than either of them and even has a Derby postcode

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not bitter whatsoever, but I wouldn't dream of posting a thread with that title unless I had actually seen an explosion.

My daughter is catching a flight tomorrow. "

My younger sister is currently on a flight into Heathrow from America landing in a few hours!

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

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Still nothing on news sites.

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By *ink magnolia s yorksWoman
over a year ago

south yorkshire

I'm outside London and know its an area not just an airport.
"Yeah obviously, but people outside of London only know Heathrow for its airport! "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

nothing

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

"Still nothing on news sites. "

There was never going to be Frisky, not after an hour. I only waded in once the OP started attacking those who doubted him and started to make increasingly adamant claims for his hysteria.

The closest I managed was LBC being 'blasted' for giving Katie Hopkins a show.

Next they'll be trying to tell us the Loch Ness Monster has moved to the Thames...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Blimey what an over reaction!!

I don't rely on Fabs to report the news, if I see a thread title like this I check it out on established sites.

The title may have been a bit over dramatic but it hasn't alarmed that many people judging by the amount of posters.

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By *et a roomCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

"Still nothing on news sites.

There was never going to be Frisky, not after an hour. I only waded in once the OP started attacking those who doubted him and started to make increasingly adamant claims for his hysteria.

The closest I managed was LBC being 'blasted' for giving Katie Hopkins a show.

Next they'll be trying to tell us the Loch Ness Monster has moved to the Thames...

I never noticed the OP attacking anyone. It seemed to me the reverse was true!

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Could it have something to do with 2 eurofighters scrambling to intercept a German civilians plane?

Another thread mentioned it.

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By *umourCouple
over a year ago

Rushden

"Could it have something to do with 2 eurofighters scrambling to intercept a German civilians plane?

Another thread mentioned it."

We had this in Northants, just after 3:45pm. Two Typhoons launched to intercept an unresponsive civilian aircraft. Confirmed by the MOD

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Heathrow consists of more than an airport.

Does it? I thought the hamlet of Heathrow was completely demolished during the airport expansion and now Heathrow is now only the airport.

Certainly "HUGE explosion at Heathrow" wouldn't make me think "gosh, a car must have backfired in Hillingdon High Street"

Maybe to you, but I would know Houndslow as 'Houndslow' etc.

So to the vast majority of people the point still stands.

Obviously I'm going to look incredibly fatuous tomorrow morning when it turns out the whole of Terminal 1 has disappeared in a HUGE explosion without any of the news channels even noticing...

It's "Hounslow"

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

"Could it have something to do with 2 eurofighters scrambling to intercept a German civilians plane?"

The two incidents, I can confirm, are related....

The police have released a statement that the one this afternoon was a false alarm too...

Though Lord knows why everyone is determined to run around like Corporal Jones all of a sudden...

(or Private Frazer...)

Mr ddc

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

It's "Hounslow""

Thanks, I covered that one, I was undoubtedly thinking of Battersea...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sonic boom over Oxfordshire this afternoon. Loads of people thought it was an explosion!! 2 jets apparently, so may be over your way first?

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