Owatonna Fire training burn set Sunday

On Sunday, October 22, the Owatonna Fire Department is planning to conduct a live burn training session at 126 Fremont St. E., weather permitting.

The live burn will involve a structure that is scheduled to be demolished. The one hundred block of Fremont St. E. will be closed, with parking restricted before and during the training. The fire department recommends avoiding the area if possible.

Starting at 8 a.m. that day, firefighters will light and extinguish fires in the structure. Once the training exercises have been completed, firefighters will oversee the burning down of the structure.

“This is a terrific opportunity for our newest firefighters to learn how fire behaves in a structure and to experience what it is like to be right in the middle of a fire,” said Ed Hoffman, Fire Chief.

There may be smoke in the area during the burn, and nearby residents should close any open windows if they notice smoke in their home. Firefighters will remain on scene until the fire is completely extinguished.