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Oxon Hill fire heavily damages church

An early morning fire caused $100,000 worth of damage to the First Wesleyan Church of Oxon Hill New Year's Day.

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One rescued from apartment fire in Greenbelt (Photos)

As cold, snowy weather turned to rain Wednesday afternoon, firefighters in Prince George's County battled a 2-alarm fire and rescued one person.

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High winds escalate a Md. strip mall fire

High winds and cold weather won't just make it uncomfortable outside -- those conditions can pose a fire risk.

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21 people taken to hospitals after building fire

The State Fire Marshal's Office now says 21 people were taken to hospitals after escaping a burning Cambridge apartment building.

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Crofton man seriously injured in leaf blower fire

An 83-year-old Crofton man was flown to the hospital after a leaf blower he was using caught fire.

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Body found after fire in Prince George's County

Authorities in Prince George's County say they're investigating after discovering a body while putting out a fire at an apparently abandoned home in Upper Marlboro.

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2 injured in Anne Arundel County house fire

A house fire in Anne Arundel County sent two people to the hospital including a firefighter, but both are expected to survive.

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Woman injured in 2-alarm fire in Reisterstown

Baltimore County fire officials say a two-alarm fire that broke out inside a Reisterstown home has left a woman with burns to half of her body.

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Smoke alarms: The key to saving 1,000 people annually

Every year there is a warning, but every year 3,000 people die in household fires.

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Superstorm Sandy's winds whip Md. house fire

Anne Arundel County fire officials say winds from superstorm Sandy fed a house fire in Edgewater that caused extensive damage.

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