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12 Displaced In Glen Burnie Multi-Family House Fire, $90K In Damages

GLEN BURNIE, MD. (WJZ) — 12 people are displaced after a multi-family house fire Monday afternoon.

Firefighters responded to a call from someone in the home reported smoke on the second floor of the home. Before fire crews arrived, a second 911 call came in from a neighbor who reported the home was on fire.

Firefighters said the fire was coming from the back of the home, in a window air conditioning unit that later extended to the bedroom.

The fire was quickly extinguished by 24 firefighters in 15 minutes. The estimated loss is $90,000, officials said.

Six adults and six children have been displaced from the fire and are being assisted by the Red Cross.

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