Fire crews contain grass fire at Savannah Hilton Head Airport – WTOC
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Garden City Fire Rescue and other emergency services responded to the large grass fire at the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport that occurred just before 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22.
Travelers Mary Muff and Jeanne Miraglia, reported that they were on a plane, preparing for take off, when there was a large boom. Miraglia noted the plane took off, but stayed low.
“The pilot came on saying the engine had blown, but we have another good engine, Miraglia said. ”And we’re gonna be fine and told us what to look for – fire trucks, grass fires, and things like that.”
Muff recounted that the entire plane was quiet, but conversing. She shared that she had experienced the same situation years ago on the West coast.
Both Muff and Miraglie spoke highly of the pilot’s ability keep everyone calm during the situation.
WTOC crews on scene reported that the grass near the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport fire is out as of 7:30 p.m.
The Georgia Air National Guard released a statement.
The Savannah Hilton Head Airport shows multiple flights are being diverted to Charleston, and several flights delayed.
Airport officials have confirmed that emergency personnel responded to a grass fire on the edge of a runway at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
WTOC was on the scene.
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