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Heard on: Frederick MD Fire-Tac Group Calls · 1/13/2026 04:19 PM
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She's single caller at this time reporting that they were driving by, saw a fire.
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Okay, all right.
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Small fire concern on University Way found harmless
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire near University Way in Emmitsburg. A bystander reported seeing flames, but firefighters determined the source to be a homeowner using a propane torch to burn weeds. The incident was deemed harmless, and no hazards were present.