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🌱 How detectives say Facebook listings unraveled a Burlington parade vehicle theft

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  • How detectives say Facebook listings unraveled a Burlington parade vehicle theft
  • How one leftover ember sparked a costly Burlington fire

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📰 News we're reading

• Burlington man facing felony charges for alleged parade vehicles theft (abc45.com) — Custom parade vehicles from the Burlington Shrine Club’s Shriners Fire Brigade were reported stolen, and deputies say a 20-year-old Burlington resident is now facing multiple felony charges tied to the case. Investigators tracked several of the missing go-karts to online listings, leading to the suspect’s arrest and additional charges after further investigation.
   

• Structure fire in Burlington causes $45,000 in total damages, firefighters say (wfmynews2.com) — A Sunday afternoon structure fire in Burlington caused about $45,000 in damage after an ember from a previous day’s burn pit reignited in windy, dry conditions. Burlington firefighters quickly contained the blaze in about 20 minutes, and no injuries were reported, but they’re reminding residents how easily outdoor fires can flare back up.
   

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  • Burlington man accused of stealing Shrine Club parade vehicles, selling them online: Sheriff's Office (wfmynews2.com)
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