Runners hit the streets of downtown Oklahoma City this morning for the Oklahoma City Fire Department’s 12th annual Project Life 5K and one-mile fun run or walk.
The event began with the fun run at 7:30 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8 a.m. Organizers say the race raises money to purchase working smoke alarms, which the department provides to Oklahoma City residents at no cost.
Fire officials say the program is a vital part of the department’s community safety efforts, helping prevent tragedies by ensuring more homes are equipped with functioning alarms…