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Used Sparklers Reignite Causing Delmar House Fire

DELMAR, Md. (WJZ) -- A Delmar home caught fire early Friday morning after used sparkler reignited.

The Office of The State Fire Marshal reported that a fire broke around 1:30 a.m. at a two-story home in the 300 block of East Elizabeth Street.

Delmar House Fire
Credit: Office of the State Fire Marshal

The accidental fire started on the side porch after the residents improperly disposed of legal, ground-based sparkler in a trash can.

The state fire marshal reminds all residents to douse any fireworks in a bucket of water after they are used and before disposal.

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