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Two Children Start 25 Acre Timber Fire Near Yellow Springs
Two youngsters ages five and six started leaves burning on Tuscarora Receiver Road near Yellow Springs. About 25 acres burned before firefighting units contained the blaze by 4:30 p.m. Strong winds complicated efforts as 150 to 200 people aided with 15 fire apparatus from multiple departments. Fire crews remained on scene into the evening. checkups continued to ensure the fire stayed out. Fire originated near Mrs Irving Bierley’s property and burned across a ridge toward the Frederick City watershed. Witnesses and volunteers from Fort Detrick and local departments helped, with gratitude and minor personal losses reported.
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Tuscarora
Yellow Springs
Herman D. Toms
Maryland Forestry Service
Western Union Fre
Herman Toms
Toms
Forest Service
Maryland Forest Service
Irving H. Bierley
East Street
Frederick
Receiver Road
Frederick City
Walkersville
Independent Hose,Company of
Fort Detrick
Frederick Water and Engineering Departments
Russell Hahn
The
Independent Hose Company
Bruce Bracney