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Accidental fire alarm releases foam into Coast Guard hangar, potentially damaging sensitive equipment and aircraft

 
Posted: July 17, 2015  
MOBILE, AL (WALA) - 
 Officials say a fire alarm was accidentally activated in an aircraft hangar of Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Mobile, which released fire suppressant foam into the aircraft bay at 4:50 p.m., Friday.

All personnel are accounted for with no injuries.

The Mobile Airport Fire Department responded to the fire alarm and is assisting with containment of the foam. Inspections of affected equipment and aircraft are ongoing.

The cause of the fire alarm activation is under investigation.