The Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department hosted its annual open-house at the Burien Fire Station, 15100 8th Ave. S.W. on Sept. 10 and Highline Times photographer Kurt Howard captured the fun.

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The kids were able to practice escaping from a burning house, squirt a fire hose, learn about safety in many areas, and answer questions for prizes. Balloons, fire hats, and safety information was handed out as well.