Investigation underway after fire destroys historic hangar and cafe

Friday, 18 April 2025 10:45

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service have begun an investigation into the fire that destroyed what remained of Hangar Three at Old Sarum Airfield.

The fire ripped through the World War One hangar, the Hangar Three cafe building as well as badly damaging buildings used by Go Skydive.

https://www.salisburyradio.co.uk/news/local-news/large-fire-at-old-sarum-airfield/

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 close by, used by Go Skydive and Hangar 3 cafe, were affected by the fire, with firefighters working hard to try and control the blaze. Hangar 3 cafe and restaurant has been completely destroyed by the fire.

Video: Andy Munns/Salisbury Radio

No one has reported having been injured because of the fire.

In a statement, DWFS said, "An investigation is now underway into the cause of a significant fire at Old Sarum airfield last night (17 April).

"Two partially derelict wartime hangars and the Hangar 3 café were destroyed, and the building used by another business was badly damaged.

"Firefighters remained on site throughout the night and prevented the fire from spreading any further. Further details can be found at https://www.dwfire.org.uk/incident/building-fire-old-sarum/

"Anyone who was in the area shortly before the fire began, between 6pm and 6.30pm, is asked to contact Salisbury Police via 101 quoting log 262 of yesterday's date (17/04).

"We appreciate that this incident is of great interest locally but would ask that members of the public keep their distance from the affected area."

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