Residents near Wait Avenue should expect to see plumes of smoke rising tomorrow, as Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) will be conducting a live fire training exercise from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m at a donated property located at 1621 Wait Avenue. Information from the Town of Wake Forest's official announcement states that this exercise is a collaborative effort involving personnel from WFFD, Wake Technical Community College, and Wake County EMS.
The department is well-aware of the potential disturbance and has made preparations to minimize the impact of smoke on surrounding roads and neighborhoods, despite this precautions taken to reduce the effects, local residents and businesses are advised to keep their windows closed to avoid heavy smoke and ash tomorrow. In addition to the upcoming exercise, a second training session is slated at the same location on Saturday, May 10, so locals might want to mark their calendars for another smoky weekend.
Those seeking additional information or who have concerns about the training exercises can reach out to WFFD directly. For further clarity or any questions, individuals are encouraged to call the Wake Forest Fire Department at 919-556-1966, courtesy of the information provided in their recent press release.
