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Pellets Placed Near Heater Spark Fire In Maryland Shopping Plaza Pellets Placed Near Heater Spark Fire In Maryland Shopping Plaza
Pellets Placed Near Heater Spark Fire In Maryland Shopping Plaza An off-duty firefighter helped keep the damage to a minimum in Maryland after a blaze broke out in an Allegany County shopping plaza. At approximately 6:40 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, a Bedford Road firefighter passing by the Bowling Green Plaza on McMullen Highway in Cumberland noticed a fire and jumped into action, according to officials. Posted by Bowling Green Fire Dept on Friday, September 16, 2022 The firefighter was able to minimize the damage with an extinguisher until crews from the Bowling Green Volunteer Fire Department were able to respond and knock down the flames within mi…

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by Zak Failla
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Takoma Park 'Legend', Retired Fire Chief, Passes Away After 60 Years Of Service Takoma Park 'Legend', Retired Fire Chief, Passes Away After 60 Years Of Service
Takoma Park 'Legend', Retired Fire Chief, Passes Away After 60 Years Of Service The Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department has announced the passing of a devoted and beloved former Chief, who served with the department for over 60 years, officials say. Officials announced that retired Chief James "Jimmy" Jarboe passed away, on Monday, Sept. 12, according to the Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department. With the heaviest of hearts, and the deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Chief James "Jimmy" Jarboe (ret.) pic.twitter.com/kBXc6QLiBo — Takoma Park VFD (@tpvfd) September 11, 2022 "Chief Jarboe served Takoma Park for over 60 years, from frontline firefighter to C…

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by Annie DeVoe