Altus AFB conducting pre-burn prior to air show

ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) - Altus Air Force Base is preparing for the Red River Thunder Open House and Airshow on October 1 and, as part of that preparation, will be conducting a large pre-burn on September 24.

Officials with the base said The Air Force Wildland Fire Center will have a team on-site to help train and assist Altus AFB firefighters throughout the burn.

Smoke and flames will likely be seen by people in the area but residents should not be alarmed.

Officials said the performer Tora! Tora! Tora! requires the pre-burn seven days prior to their performance.