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Historic Hangar Fire at Old Sarum Airfield Raises Safety and Heritage Concerns

Firefighters continue to battle the blaze that partially destroyed two hangars, with warnings issued over potential asbestos in the smoke.

Hangar 3 at Old Sarum Airfield was destroyed by a fast-spreading blaze

Overview

  • A fire broke out Thursday evening at Grade II-listed Hangar 3 of Old Sarum Airfield, a nationally significant WWI-era site in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
  • The fire caused the partial collapse of Hangar 3 and spread to an adjacent hangar within two hours, with no casualties reported.
  • Authorities suspect asbestos in the smoke, prompting public advisories to stay indoors and keep windows closed as safety measures remain in place.
  • The fire comes just one week after planning approval for 315 homes on the site, which included a requirement to repair Hangar 3 following storm damage in January.
  • Multiple regional fire crews are using ground monitors and aerial platforms to contain the fire, while investigations into its cause are ongoing.