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Incense Ashes Spark Two Alarm Fire | Washington DC News
A late-night fire at Miramont Apartments in North Bethesda erupted after unextinguished incense ashes were tossed into a potted plant, igniting a two-alarm blaze that raced from the second to third floor. The four-story building suffered $2 million in damage and displaced over a dozen residents — all without a sprinkler system to help contain it. A maintenance worker rescued people but was hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Officials are still investigating, but the simple mistake with incense may have triggered a major disaster — a chilling reminder of how quickly danger can escalate. Thank…
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