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Training Exercise Expected To Create Smoke Near Atlanta Airport

Associated Press | WABE

April 8th, 2015

A firefighting training exercise is expected to create smoke plumes near the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Airport officials say firefighters will be participating in a certification exercise on Wednesday between 8 a.m. and noon.

Officials say heavy, dark smoke may be visible near the airport during the live burn drill.

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