Live Fire Training In Edgewood Underway

EDGEWOOD, MD — Those around Edgewood may notice smoke on Saturday morning. That's because the Abingdon Fire Company is conducting a live fire training near Prince of Peace Church.

While smoke may be heavy at times, firefighters say they are containing the blaze to the training area.

Firefighters regularly hone their skills at training facilities through simulated fires, but conducting training in acquired structures exposes them to types of buildings they may find in Harford County to get a sense of how construction and layout affect search and rescue, smoke and fire travel and water application.

Around 9 a.m., the Abingdon Fire Company shared a video of the live fire training, where smoke billowed from a house and flames were visible through the window. Officials said that top to bottom, heavy smoke and fire conditions were present.

Drivers around Willoughby Beach Road should be extra careful since firefighters and fire equipment will be posted along the road.

Spectators are asked to watch from across Willoughby Beach Road, where they can park on side streets; the Abingdon Fire Company asked people not to enter the side of the road near the live fire.

The Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Company was covering calls for Abingdon during the training.

Still image from Abingdon Fire Company video.