Swift Response by Airport Staff and Nampa Fire District Mitigates Damage at Airport Hangar Building

At approximately 7:45 a.m., Nampa Municipal Airport staff heard popping and noticed smoke coming from Building 510, located on the northwest side of the airport property. The Nampa Fire District quickly arrived on scene to contain and extinguish the fire.

The fire caused significant damage to two hangars located on the east end of the building, and any damage to other hangars in the building is still being investigated. Hangar leaseholders in the city-owned building are being contacted by the Nampa Airport.

An investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway by the Nampa Fire District. The Nampa Fire District released personnel from the scene after the fire was under control at 8:18 a.m.

Mayor Rick Hogaboam shared, "Thank you to the airport staff who immediately reported the incident and to the Nampa Fire District for their timely response. Their swift and effective action in addressing the fire incident this morning is to be commended and likely minimized further property damage."