Firefighters spray water to help contain the flames spewing from a building in the former Sequel behavioral health treatment center during Thursday’s live-fire exercise.

Photo by Brian S. Orban

Three buildings north of town were deliberately set on fire Thursday evening.

But don’t worry. It was all according to plan.

City firefighters started the fires inside the buildings to complete a scheduled “live fire” training exercise.

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Glenns Ferry officials lifted an advisory regarding the city’s drinking water after tests confirmed the water remained safe for residents to drink.

Last week, city officials urged residents to avoid drinking this water or using it to cook food and other uses after problems arose regarding problems involving the routine water monitoring tests conducted that city crews conduct several times each day.

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