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Capitol Heights, MD – Sprinkler system helps extinguish potential arson fire at Family Dollar store

July 29, 2015 viking210

Prince George’s County authorities are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying a man they believed started a fire in a local Family Dollar store.  The fire occurred at 1:23 p.m. Saturday in Capitol Heights, Maryland.

Onlookers say they saw a man set combustible materials on fire to cover up a theft. The fire was quickly contained by a store sprinkler and an employee dispensing a fire extinguisher.  The total loss is estimated at $2,500. No injuries were reported.

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