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In Prince George's County, the largest of several wind-driven fires involved about 100 acres of mulch piles. That fire extended two miles up to I-95, which was temporarily shut down.
"We had seven major fires in Prince George's County yesterday. In total, approximately 1,000 acres burned. In addition to the 1,000 acres burned, 12 occupied homes suffered damage," said Acting Fire Chief Marc Bashoor of the Prince George's County Fire Department.
The damage in Prince George's County alone is estimated at two million dollars.
Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker had high praise for the cooperative effort of fire and rescue personnel yesterday. More than 500 people helped, from as far west as West Virginia as well as several counties east of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Montgomery And Prince George's County Officials Share Their Findings After Brush Fires | WUSA9.com | Washington, DC |
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