Oak Ridge firefighters trained Monday at a blighted home set on fire on Waddell Place.
Firefighters trained this week in a blighted house that they burned on Monday on Waddell Place in Oak Ridge.
If all goes well, two more blighted city-owned homes on Waddell Place could also be set on fire and used for training, said Josh Waldo, Oak Ridge assistant fire chief.
The city had state approval to burn the home on Monday. A plume of smoke that rose above the ridge top could be seen for miles on Monday morning. Non-wood products such as shingles and plastic were removed before the home was burned.
It’s the first time the city has burned a house for training, although Waldo said it’s been done many times in the county.
He said the fire helped the city in two ways: 1) burning materials that would otherwise have to be demolished and hauled away, and 2) training firefighters.
Waldo said firefighters would stay at the scene through the afternoon to keep an eye on the fire.
Oak Ridge Fire Department firefighters trained at the blighted house on Sunday and Monday. There were also a few firefighters from Marlow and Oliver Springs.
Sandi Goldberg says
Dear ORFD, please use the slum/dilapidated, unsanitary/improper sewer repair and roach/rat infested home in my neighborhood. 117 Atlanta Rd. Thank you so much.
Kay Williamson says
i hope they take them both out!! thanks for posting that Sandi. maybe something will get done.
Kay Williamson says
Dear ORFD, please use the know crackhouse, loud music, drug dealing, thug infested, dilapidated, in my neighborhood, Thank you so much. ASK ORPD FOR THE ADDRESS,, and get sandy’s too..
Joseph Lee says
Dear Sandi & Kay, we will get them all before it’s over. It’s not over yet. Thank you.
Kay Williamson says
I will hold you to your word Joe!! quick question will it be in 20 years like it’s taken on know apartments and empty Mall??
Joseph Lee says
It will take longer than any of us would like however one thing is for sure. Those of us that are working on it will see more results sooner than those that just complain about it. Hold me to that. Thank you.
Kay Williamson says
gas is cheap, and i have matches. LOL