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$50K Damage To Property Sparked By Garage Fire At Joppa Home
A fire broke out at a Joppa home's garage early Tuesday morning. The state fire marshal credits smoke alarms with saving the family's lives.

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A fire broke out at a Joppa home's garage early Tuesday morning. The state fire marshal credits smoke alarms with saving the family's lives.

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