Fire crews contain grass fire at Savannah Hilton Head Airport
WTOC • • business
Key Points:
- A large grass fire broke out near a runway at Savannah Hilton Head International Airport just before 7:00 p.m. on February 22, prompting emergency response from Garden City Fire Rescue and other services.
- Passengers Mary Muff and Jeanne Miraglia reported a loud boom on their plane during taxi, with the pilot announcing an engine failure but continuing takeoff safely while keeping passengers calm.
- The grass fire was extinguished by 7:30 p.m., but the incident caused multiple flight diversions to Charleston and delays at the airport.
- The Georgia Air National Guard issued a statement regarding the situation, and airport officials confirmed ongoing emergency response efforts.
- WTOC news crews are on the scene, with updates to follow as
