5-Alarm Fire Burns Near University Of Maryland: Patch PM

Here are some stories to share this evening from Patch sites across Maryland:

Huge 5-Alarm Fire Erupts in College Park (Video)
Fire broke out on the fifth floor of a six-story building that is under construction in College Park Monday morning. More than 200 firefighters are currently battling the blaze, which continues to rage Monday afternoon. It has affected school operations at the University of Maryland and nearby residences, including a senior living community.

Elephant Tranquilizer Kills 2 Anne Arundel Residents
Maryland health officials say carfentanil, a large animal drug, caused three overdose deaths in the state, including two in Anne Arundel County. “We see it on the streets, often disguised as heroin," DEA Acting Administrator Chuck Rosenberg said of carfentanil. "It is crazy dangerous,"

2 Heroin Dealers Convicted, Linked To Bel Air Overdose Deaths: Sheriff
The Baltimore area dealers sold heroin that killed Bel Air residents in 2015 and 2016, officials said.

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Jimmy Fallon Salutes Gaithersburg School on TV for 'Egging On' Pupils
School leaders cracked eggs on their heads, the climax of a fund-raising drive that set a record of more than $14,000 in donations on the Tonight Show.

Odenton Man Charged With Oklahoma Murder: Police
A tip about a suspicious vehicle led to the arrest early Monday of an Odenton man who's wanted for murder in Oklahoma, according to the Anne Arundel County police. Even though the individual gave police a false name, authorities identified him through his fingerprints.

18 Hospitalized From I-95 Crash Near White Marsh: Report
Interstate 95 was temporarily shut down to northbound traffic Sunday afternoon as the result of a multi-vehicle pileup.

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