Fire at Hunter Army Airfield still being fought
An extensive fire in Bingo Hall at Hunter Army Airfield continues to burn this morning, said Steve Hart, public affairs officer at Hunter. Firefighters on the base responded to the blaze about 4 a.m. Neither Savannah Fire nor Southside Fire departments were called to assist. The cause of the fire is unknown. Officials estimate it will take another hour to completely douse the flames.
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