Controlled Burn Going On In Lakewood Tuesday

LAKEWOOD, WA - West Pierce firefighters will be performing a controlled burn Tuesday in Lakewood. The burn is part of a training exercise and will last through much of the day.

The burn will happen at 4205 108th Street Southwest, which is about two blocks west of Pacific Highway north of St. Clare Hospital.

Here's more from West Pierce Fire and Rescue:

How does this affect you? Some roads and driveways may be blocked due to hose and/or fire apparatus. If you reside on Rainier Avenue SW the road will be closed between 10612 and 10614. There will be a large supply hose crossing the street at this location. Please do not drive over this hose for the safety of our firefighters.

Class A smoke (mostly wood) will be present. Please keep your windows and doors shut and your furnace/AC off while smoke is present. In most cases, the smoke will rise up from the heat of the fire and is not an issue. That being said, weather conditions can cause the smoke to settle lower. Ash is also common; this ash is cold and does not pose a fire threat.

This type of training is essential for your firefighters, as it prepares them to respond flawlessly, efficiently and safely when the real fire alarm goes off.

Thank you for your cooperation! Please contact us with any questions by calling (253) 564-1623.

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