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Warning: Thick Black Smoke Will Billow in the Sky Over Bowie ... And Everything's OK [VIDEO]

A film production company will be working in the Bowie area re-creating a plane crash, so don't be alarmed.

The Prince George's County Fire and EMS Department wants the public to know that there may be a thick column of black smoke hanging over the Bowie area this week, but there's no need to panic.

A film production company will be working in the Bowie area re-creating a plane crash starting Wednesday, July 13 and ending Friday, July 15. Filming and special effects will occur between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., according to a Prince George's County statement.

"The production will involve a thick column of black smoke and pyrotechnics that will be able to be seen and heard by the public," the statement notes.

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Specifically, the production company will be working in the area of Freeway Airport at 3300 Church Road in Bowie, so commuters on Route 50 and local roadways will be able to see the smoke and pyrotechnics, and communities surrounding the area will be able to hear it.

The Office of the Fire Marshal will be on hand to make sure all permits are being followed. There will also be a fully staffed piece of fire apparatus on hand, and local police have been alerted.

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"Citizens, residents and visitors in the Bowie area may see smoke and hear explosions," the statement adds. "If you feel that a true emergency is occurring not related to this production you are advised to call 911. We anticipate numerous 911 calls will be made with the best intentions. Public safety members will work through the calls and dispatch units as appropriate."

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