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Monday, June 24, 2019

Fort Washington blaze caused by charcoal

(Click on the image for Jennifer Ortiz's WTOP report)
"A fire that broke out Sunday in Fort Washington, Maryland, was caused by charcoal briquettes that were not properly disposed of, according to fire officials in Prince George's County.
The Prince George’s County Fire Department responded to the blaze on the 1300 block of Gun Powder Court shortly before noon.
No injuries were reported in the fire, but officials estimate $100,000 worth of damage to the home. Firefighters were able to successfully put out the fire and all occupants of the home were safe."

Jennifer's report has statistics and safety tips about charcoal fires.