Family fire preparedness drill happening in Albert Lea Wednesday night

Family fire preparedness drill

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(ABC 6 News) — In Albert Lea, residents can expect to hear sirens going off later Wednesday night.

Operation EDITH, or Exit Drill in the Home, will be taking place at 7 p.m. as sirens will sound off across the city. The fire department is encouraging people to use that time to practice how you would leave your home in case of a fire.