10/15/19 - Michigan State Police live burn training, 7480 W. Allan Rd

The Elsie Area Fire Department hosted a live burn training in an old farmhouse at 7480 W. Allan Rd on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. The burn was conducted in cooperation with the Michigan State Police for their fall arson school. Several area departments joined Elsie as MSP set several room and content fires on the first floor of the home for students to investigate the following week. The burn took a more real turn when it became clear fire was extending through concealed spaces in the home. Mutual aid was requested as firefighters and troopers attempted to reveal and extinguish the hidden flames. The fire was brought under control as mutual aid resources were arriving on scene. Firefighters were able to clear after thoroughly checking for additional extension.