MATTHEWS, N.C. — On Saturday Matthews Fire and EMS will be conducting training at the former Big Lots store in the 10000 block of East Independence Boulevard.
Residents may notice a large presence of fire apparatus and personnel throughout the day.
There is no emergency.
This is part of a scheduled training designed to give crews hands-on experience in a large commercial building.
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