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Crews respond to field fire near Railroad in Smithsburg

Heard on: Washington MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
04:08
00:00
Chief, 13142 Railroad,
audio iconFire & Arson
Washington County, MD
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and emergency crews responded to a field fire near Railroad in Smithsburg. The blaze may have begun as an escaped controlled burn. Witnesses saw a four-wheeler in the area before the fire spread, though no controlled burn was officially listed. Firefighters worked to contain the blaze near local farm lanes.

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