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Forks firefighters train with controlled car fires
August 27, 2025 | NEW YORK
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Photo by Forks Fire Dept.

Photo by Forks Fire Dept.

Photo by Forks Fire Dept.

Photo by Forks Fire Dept.
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CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (Aug. 27, 2025) — Forks Fire Department members conducted a training drill Wednesday night that involved the controlled burning of four vehicles.
Fire officials said the exercise allowed each firefighter to practice assigned roles and responsibilities in a live-fire scenario.
The department described the drill as successful in reinforcing readiness for future emergencies.