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Mon, Dec 07, 2009

Hangar Fire At Hooks Airport Injures One

Several Aircraft And Hangar Destroyed

A fire at DWH in Harris County, TX, broke out around 11am, Sunday, in a hangar. Most of the two-story facility collapsed during the blaze, destroying multiple aircraft and vehicles inside along with a second-story residence.

Houston's KPRC Local 2 reports that 68-year-old Del Martin owned the hangar and suffered first- and second-degree burns during the fire. Martin was taken to nearby Memorial Hermann Hospital for treatment.

Several local fire crews were called to help extinguish the blaze. KHOU reports that water was pulled from the seaplane landing strip as the nearest hydrant was over two miles away.

Although the fire was contained and did not spread to adjacent buildings, the smoke could be seen for miles and caused concern among locals. Several residents reported hearing "an explosion" though investigators had no indication an explosion occurred.

There is conflicting speculation about the cause of the fire being reported. The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office will lead the investigation into the official cause of the fire.

FMI: www.hooksairport.com

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