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Historic WWII-Era Hangar Engulfed in Flames: Edmonton Blaze

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🔥 Massive fire destroys iconic WWII-era hangar in Edmonton. Learn more about the fiery devastation! #EdmontonFire #WWIIHangar

A historic WWII-era hangar in Edmonton met a tragic fate as flames and smoke engulfed Hangar 11 on Monday night. The Second World War hangar, located at the former municipal airport near the NAIT main campus, was a significant landmark. The massive fire not only consumed the building but also brought down a piece of Edmonton's aviation history.

Amidst the chaos, authorities rushed to the scene to deal with the intense blaze. The sight of the iconic Hangar 11 going up in flames was a heartbreaking moment for many Edmontonians. The glow of the fire against the night sky was a stark reminder of the fragile nature of historical buildings.

The destruction of the municipal airport hangar at Blatchford, one of the last of its kind in Western Canada, marked the end of an era. The loss of this piece of history left many residents in mourning. The tragic event highlighted the importance of preserving and protecting Edmonton's historical sites.

As the flames settled and the smoke cleared, the aftermath of the fire revealed the extent of the damage. The once-proud WWII-era hangar now lay in ruins, a somber reminder of the destructive power of fire. The incident served as a wake-up call for the community to reevaluate the safety and preservation of other heritage structures in the city.

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Massive fire destroys WW II-era hangar in Edmonton | CBC News (CBC.ca)

Flames and smoke engulfed Edmonton's Second World War-era Hangar 11 as the historic building north of downtown was destroyed by fire Monday night.

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Fire engulfs old Edmonton municipal airport hangar (CTV News Vancouver)

A historical hangar at the former Edmonton municipal airport beside the NAIT main campus was on fire Monday night.

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Massive fire consumes historic airport Hangar 11 near NAIT in ... (Globalnews.ca)

A large fire consumed Hangar 11, a Second World War-era airplane hangar that was part of the former municipal airport, between the NAIT campus and ...

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Edmonton's historic Hangar 11 at Blatchford goes down in flames ... (Edmonton Journal)

The Municipal Historic Resource on Blatchford's eastern portion was one of the last of its kind in Western Canada.

Authorities dealing with large fire near Northern Alberta Institute of ... (Crisis24)

Authorities dealing with large fire near Northern Alberta Institute of Technology campus in Edmonton, Alberta, US, April 22. Avoid area.

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Fire destroys Second World War hangar at former Edmonton airport (The Globe and Mail)

An aircraft hangar built during the Second World War at Edmonton's former municipal airport has been destroyed by fire. A spokesman for the City of Edmonton ...

Massive Fire Destroys 'Endangered' WW II-Era Hangar in Edmonton (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

A huge fire destroyed Hangar 11, a hangar constructed during World War I1 on the site of the historic municipal airport in Edmonton, Canada, on the evening ...

Fire destroys Second World War hangar at former Edmonton airport ... (wingsmagazine.com)

An aircraft hangar built during the Second World War at Edmonton's former municipal airport has been destroyed by fire. A spokesman for the City of.

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Fire destroys WWII hangar at former Edmonton airport (CityNews Edmonton)

Last Updated April 23, 2024 10:02 am. An aircraft hangar built during the Second World War at Edmonton's former municipal airport has been destroyed by fire. A ...

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Fire destroys Second World War hangar at former Edmonton airport (Daily Commercial News)

An aircraft hangar built during the Second World War at Edmonton's former municipal airport has been destroyed by fire. A spokesman for the City of Edmonton ...

Historic Edmonton hangar destroyed in large fire – Heartland News (FortSaskOnline.com)

The fire was at Hangar 11, located between the Blatchford neighbourhood and the NAIT campus, with the blaze starting just before 7 p.m.. The fire prompted a ...

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Fire that destroyed historic Hangar 11 is suspicious: EPS (CTV Edmonton)

The Edmonton Police Service has confirmed a fire that destroyed a historic hangar in central Edmonton is considered suspicious.

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Fire that razed historic Edmonton hangar being investigated as ... (Grand River Sachem)

EDMONTON - A fire that destroyed an aircraft hangar built during the Second World War in Edmonton is being investigated by police as suspicious.

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Redevelopment plans in question after historic Edmonton air hangar ... (CBC.ca)

Edmonton's Hangar 11 property redevelopment project is facing an uncertain future after a historic building on the city's old airfield was destroyed by ...

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Fire that razed historic Edmonton hangar being investigated as ... (wingsmagazine.com)

A fire that destroyed an aircraft hangar built during the Second World War in Edmonton is being investigated by police as suspicious. Firefighters were.

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