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20th Jul 2013, 15:30

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MurphyWasRight

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If there are no "holes", what did ATC spot that made them think "fire"?

Smoke;

Tmperatues sufficient to darken the outside as seen in the photos would also release smoke from the outside surface as it was toasted.

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