Fire forces 30 to flee, injures three in Park Extension
A fire in a mixed‑use building in Park Extension on Oct. 7 displaced about 30 residents and injured three, with firefighters led by William Murray responding.

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A fire in a mixed‑use building in Park Extension on Oct. 7 displaced about 30 residents and injured three, with firefighters led by William Murray responding.
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