Howard County Firefighters Burn Houses for Training

Clouds of smoke billowed from two buildings in Ellicott City Tuesday morning as firefighters worked hoses to control the flames.

At times the fire was large, but nothing too out of control. The event was a training exercise for the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.

In all, three buildings were burnt down by HCFDRS to give new recruits hands-on fire experience. Watch the video above to see a demolition burn, in which firefighters ensure flames don't spread as a house burns itself to the ground.

The training took place at a wooded property off of College Ave. in Ellicott City.

The buildings were donated to the fire department by the property owner, according to Battalion Chief Eric Proctor.