Posted on Nov 7, 2023
Massive World War II-era blimp hangar burns in Southern California
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Fire raged Tuesday in a massive World War II-era wooden hangar that was built to house military blimps based in Southern California.
The Orange County Fire Authority said in a social media post that allowing the structure to collapse was the only way to fight the fire.
“Due to the dynamic nature of the fire, and the imminent danger of collapse, we have determined the most operationally sound method is to allow the structure to collapse, at which point ground crews can move in closer, and aggressively work to extinguish the fire,” the agency said.
The Orange County Fire Authority said in a social media post that allowing the structure to collapse was the only way to fight the fire.
“Due to the dynamic nature of the fire, and the imminent danger of collapse, we have determined the most operationally sound method is to allow the structure to collapse, at which point ground crews can move in closer, and aggressively work to extinguish the fire,” the agency said.
Massive World War II-era blimp hangar burns in Southern California
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LTC (Join to see) PO1 William "Chip" Nagel LTC Stephen C. LTC Stephen C. SGT Philip Roncari SFC William Farrell
CPT Jack Durish The city of Irvine needs that land for more apartment houses! Irvine would not allow a Veteran’s Cemetery to be built on the former El Toro Marine Air Station because of “bad vibes’” (feng shui), that might affect the residents. That doesn’t mean they would deliberately burn the building! Or does it Captain Jack?
CPT Jack Durish The city of Irvine needs that land for more apartment houses! Irvine would not allow a Veteran’s Cemetery to be built on the former El Toro Marine Air Station because of “bad vibes’” (feng shui), that might affect the residents. That doesn’t mean they would deliberately burn the building! Or does it Captain Jack?
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CPT Jack Durish
Are you talking to me? PO1 Nagel doesn't like me loitering on his discussion threads. But, since you ask, that's a possibility, for sure. Actually, it wasn't the city of Irvine that wouldn't allow the Veteran's Cemetery. It was the wish of one politician who hired petition gatherers from out of state who lied to Irvine voters, and they were dumb enough to believe the lie. That's progressive Leftists and their herd. Makes you wonder how they tie their shoes every day
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I remember being at a car show there in 1994 and I just saw those hangers the last november While landing and taking off from John Wayne Airport. That is Orange County Property. Arson?
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."TUSTIN, Calif. -- 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.
“Due to the dynamic nature of the fire, and the imminent danger of collapse, we have determined the most operationally sound method is to allow the structure to collapse, at which point ground crews can move in closer, and aggressively work to extinguish the fire,” the Fire Authority said.
Fire Chief Brian Fennessy said no injuries were reported. The fire smoldered into the evening."...
..."TUSTIN, Calif. -- 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.
“Due to the dynamic nature of the fire, and the imminent danger of collapse, we have determined the most operationally sound method is to allow the structure to collapse, at which point ground crews can move in closer, and aggressively work to extinguish the fire,” the Fire Authority said.
Fire Chief Brian Fennessy said no injuries were reported. The fire smoldered into the evening."...
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