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3 Firefighters Sustain Minor Burns In PG County Fire, 60 People Displaced

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) -- Three firefighters in Maryland are recovering from minor burns after a fire at an apartment complex forced more than 60 people out of their homes.

WTOP-FM reports that smoke from the Prince George's County fire Saturday evening could be seen from ten miles away.

A total of 61 residents had to be evacuated. The injured firefighters were treated at a local hospital.

There were no reports of any injuries among the residents.

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