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'Just A Drill': Firefighters conducting live burn exercises at TPA this week

Smoke, flames may be visible Jan. 4-6
Airport Training
Posted at 12:32 PM, Jan 04, 2022
and last updated 2022-01-04 12:32:10-05

TAMPA, Fla. — If you see smoke or flames from the airfield at Tampa International Airport this week, don't panic!

TPA announced on Twitter that local firefighters would be conducting live burn exercises on their property.

The exercises, per TPA, will take place at night from Tuesday, Jan. 4 to Thursday, Jan. 6.

TPA said, "airport operations will not be impacted."