Parham Airfield
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BBC fire video
BBC video of fire. It looks an old building. Lets hope the roof wasn't asbestos.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-53765811
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-53765811
It's actually Framlingham disused airfield which appears to be used for industrial purposes and part solar farm nowadays not aviation; Parham is a gliding field in West Sussex with one low building, a hangar.
Last edited by chevvron; 13th Aug 2020 at 17:25.
5 years ago Parham/Framlingham was used for a little bit of GA. I know because I discussed with the owners basing my a/c there. Not noticed much aerial activity there of late. There are 2 excellent museums in the old tower.
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Nice to see there are some farmers on here!
It's not that easy to set fire to it, but if stored near a large heat source, ie a building fire next door, it is an oxidiser and will become liquid. At this point it and its associated gasses escape and enter such structures as drains and this is when it is lethal. In liquid form in confined spaces it is very explosive - see Beirut. Dust is another problem as this can create static to combust it. Stored properly it's safe, but I wouldnt want it stored in my shed for much more than a year at a time, and I'd be sure to make sure fire is kept away from it.