STEWART AIRPORT – A fire reported in the luggage compartment of a corporate jet at New York Stewart International Airport on Monday afternoon brought out a quick response.
The New York Air National Guard, based at Stewart, provides all crash, fire and rescue services for the military and civilian sides of the airport.
Shortly before 4 p.m., the call came out for a fire in the luggage compartment of the aircraft.
In about a half hour, incident command reported it was under control.
The extent of damage, if any, was not immediately known.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the 2004 Cessna 680 jet is owned by Subaru of New England, Inc. in Norwood, Massachusetts.
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