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Man Dies After Bike Shop Fire

Deputy State Fire Marshals are investigating the cause of a Westminster bike shop fire.

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Man Dies After Camper Explosion

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office was the first to arrive and discovered a man with severe burns.

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Pikesville Apartment Fire with Rescues

Baltimore County fire investigators responded to the scene to determine the cause of the fire.

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Petersburg Assists Moorefield

Petersburg Volunteer Fire Company responded with Tower 400 to assist Moorefield Volunteer Fire Company.

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Truck into Salisbury Home

The Salisbury Fire Department responded to an MVAwith injuries.

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Kent County Man Charged with Arson

Investigators have charged a 32-year-old man in relation to a fire in Chestertown.

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Wylie Donaldson Celebrates 70 Years of Service

Wylie recently celebrated 70 years of active service with OVFC.

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