Air circulation has already been recovered although there are still delays.
Part of the electrical supply of the Frankfurt airport was interrupted for several hours throughout the night after a dormouse will cause a short circuit in an electrical substation, authorities reported Tuesday.
The power outage only had a limited effect on flights. The energy company Syna explained thatThe rodent caused the short circuit around 10:45 p.m. on Monday.
Fire service deployed
The electricity was cut off and the airport fire service due to the smoke caused by the incident. The supply was restored around 3:20 a.m. and the dormouse was found dead next to the cable he had gnawed.
Airport operator Fraport said effects on air traffic were limited because The incident occurred shortly before the flights ended at night.
However, the airport said on social network X that “Due to a technical issue, delays can be expected and flight cancellations.” This Tuesday, 11 cancellations have been announced, DPA reported.
