Council approves controlled training burn at donated structure on 7th Avenue

Sep 8, 2026

The council approved a request from the volunteer fire department to conduct a controlled training burn at 1263 7th Avenue after required asbestos inspection, site prep and post‑burn restoration; Chief Matt Butts said the department will use water curtains and coordinate with city departments.

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The City Council voted to allow the Sydney Volunteer Fire Department to conduct a controlled training burn of a donated structure at 1263 7th Avenue, provided all safety preparations, notifications and post‑burn property restoration are completed.

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