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CSX train traveling through Harford County catches fire

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BALTIMORE -- Firefighters have extinguished the flames that singed a train near Joppatowne on Monday night, according to the Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company.

The train, a CSX locomotive, caught fire between Route 152 and Route 24, volunteer firefighters said.

Train traffic was halted for the fire, according to authorities.

Video of the inside of the train shows charred seats and burned equipment.

The fire should not impact Amtrak or MARC commuter trains, volunteer firefighters said.

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