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quaint

(4,759 posts) Wed Nov 8, 2023, 08:43 AM Nov 2023

Raging fire destroys Historic LTA Hangar in Tustin

https://apnews.com/article/historic-hangar-fire-california-8d278fbff167b680f44c169aa708db21

TUSTIN, Calif. (AP) — A raging fire Tuesday destroyed a massive World War II-era wooden hangar that was built to house military blimps based in Southern California, and authorities said the blaze could burn for days.

The Orange County Fire Authority said in a social media post that allowing the structure to collapse was the only way to fight the inferno, which was reported around 1 a.m. The cause was under investigation.

The agency released video of flames racing along the curved roof, which fell apart in sections. A huge plume of dark smoke was visible for miles around.

Sad for memories but happy developers.