Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a large fire at Old Sarum airfield on Thursday Night (17th April).
The fire broke out just after 6 pm in partially derelict wartime hangars. The two hangars, as well as the Hangar 3 cafe were destroyed, and the building used by another business was badly damaged.
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Large plumes of black smoke filled the skies from the mostly collapsed Hangar 3 at Old Sarum Airfield , and explosions have also been heard in the area.
The former hangar and the buildings nearby, used by Go Skydive and Hangar 3 Cafe, were affected by the fire, with firefighters working hard to control the blaze. Hangar 3 cafe and restaurant have been destroyed by the fire.
Wiltshire Police said, "An investigation is now underway into the cause of the fire, and we would like to speak to anyone who was in the area shortly before the fire started.
"If you can help with our enquiries, please contact us on 101 quoting log number 262 of yesterday's date (17/04).
"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
"We would also ask that members of the public keep their distance from the affected area while police and fire continue with the investigation."
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