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House Fire Causes Firefighter To Fall Partway Through Burned Floor
A firefighter fell partway through a hole in the burned floor of a Bowie home that was on fire, according to Prince George's Co. officials.

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A firefighter fell partway through a hole in the burned floor of a Bowie home that was on fire, according to Prince George's Co. officials.

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