OHIO BUILDING FIRE DAMAGES HISTORIC WRIGHT BROTHERS FACTORY

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A fire in Dayton, Ohio, caused damage to the airplane factory built by the Wright Brothers after their first successful flight in 1903. The fire started on Sunday and destroyed the property before firefighters could put out the flames.

The National Aviation Heritage Area manages the Wright Brothers factory and other historical sites in the Dayton area. The organization is currently evaluating the damage and its impact on the heritage of the site. The factory, constructed in 1910-11, still has many original building features, including a wooden roof and support structure.

The Wright Brothers' airplane factory played a significant role in advancing aviation technology. It is where the brothers designed and built their early airplanes, including the Wright Flyer, which made its inaugural flight on December 17, 1903. The factory was later used to build military aircraft during World War I and is a symbol of innovation and progress in aviation history.