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Weekend fires scorch Maryland area with nine blazes
Nine fires were reported over the weekend across the Frederick region. A major blaze leveled a seven room house on Reich's Ford road, displacing the DeGrange family who escaped with minor injuries. Firefighters faced water and traffic challenges while protecting adjacent structures as the wind fueled flames. additional incidents included a Sykesville barn blaze and several chimney fires, one stemming from a faulty stove in Middletown.
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Harlan DeGrange
DeGrange
Frederick
Sadie Marie DeGrange
Carol Michael
Independent Fire Company
F. H. Ladison Reocki
Sykesville
Sykesv Fie Fire Company
Barset
Middletown
Myersville
John O'Neal
Harmony
Conlai
Independents
Mt. Airy
Union Bridge
New Market
E. C. Young
Gambmall Road
Herman Smith
Woodsville Road
Smith
Middleburg
Sade Kimmel
Central
Paul Himes Jr