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the fire was caused by the paint, not the hydrogen.
of course, the hydrogen burned.
no reason it needs to be used as a common carrier for people and living creatures. We could have them be remotely controlled.
after 80 years don't you think that technology has advanced where the hyrdogen dirigible, as a water ferry and power device, could be a useful tool. If we fly they way up high, and if they explode, they would be far far away from people.