Light bulb sparks Hamilton airport hangar fire

An electrical fire on the roof of a hangar at Hamilton's airport sparked thousands in damage.

Emergency crews were called to Airport Road at 4 a.m. Wednesday after sparks were seen at Hangar 5 near Glanford Aviation.

Twelve trucks were dispatched to the rural location, including four water tankers.

"We didn't know what we were up against," said Hamilton Fire Safety prevention officer Bob Simpson.

The fire however, which started near the edge of the roof near the eavestrough, was already under control by airport staff by the time crews arrived.

"We completed the extinguishment," Simpson said.

The location has since been cleared.

No one was injured. Damage is estimated at $10,000.

Fire officials say a faulty light blub is to blame.

The Hamilton Spectator