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3-Alarm Fire That Sent 3 Firefighters To Hospital Caused By Electrical Failure

FREDERICK, Md. (WJZ) -- A three-alarm blaze that sent three firefighters to the hospital and destroyed seven townhomes earlier this month was caused by an accidental electrical failure, fire officials said Tuesday.

The Frederick County Office of the Fire Marshal said the fire started in the space between the false roof on the face of the building and the second floor wall of the corner townhouse.

3 Firefighters Hospitalized, 7 Townhomes Destroyed In Three-Alarm Frederick Fire

12 adults and five children were displaced by the fire.

Preliminary estimates put the damage at more than $1 million.

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