Fire destroys hangar at Griffith/Merrillville Airport

A fire broke out late Thursday night at the Griffith-Merrillville Airport causing the roof of one of the hangars to collapse. A Lake County Sheriff’s Department officer on patrol reported a small fire and firefighters from nine area departments responded to the scene. A release from the sheriff’s office said no one was injured and the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s office was investigating to determine the cause of the blaze and any aircraft damage. Firefighters extinguished the flames about 3:30 a.m. Friday, but remained to watch for hotspots or areas that may rekindled. The hangar and aircraft used by the […]