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🌱 How discarded fireworks sparked a damaging Lexington Park house fire.

Lexington Park, Maryland Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Lexington Park! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How discarded fireworks sparked a damaging Lexington Park house fire.
  • Why deputies keep encountering this repeat offender around Lexington Park.

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the new employee hide from his boss? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 83, low: 69.
  • Wednesday: Sunshine and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• No Injuries Reported After Discarded Fireworks Causes Fourth of July House Fire in Lexington Park (smnewsnet.com) — A July 4 house fire on Wentworth Court in Lexington Park heavily damaged a home after discarded fireworks ignited the attached garage, but all occupants escaped without injury. Firefighters from multiple local departments contained the blaze within an hour despite severe weather, and state fire officials are urging residents to soak used fireworks, secure them from children, and keep water handy when celebrating.
   

• Hollywood Man Arrested Again After Foot Chase While Awaiting Court Dates in Other Cases (smnewsnet.com) — A Hollywood man with several open cases is again facing drug-related charges after a June 25 arrest in Lexington Park, where deputies say he ran from a patrol car near Great Mills Road. Court records detail multiple Lexington Park incidents involving suspected drug paraphernalia and missed court dates, with upcoming trial dates that may affect local public safety and court activity.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • PNC posted a job opening for Teller Lead in Lexington Park. Apply here.
  • The Arc Southern Maryland posted a job opening for Floor Technician - Floater in Lexington Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lexington Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

California

  • 30 Oxycodone Pills Found In Baggie During California Hotel Arrest, Police Report (thebaynet.com)
  • California Walmart Reopens After Bomb Threat Investigation (thebaynet.com)
  • Managers Earn 2.5 Times More Than Average Workers, Study Finds (koreadaily.com)

Solomons

  • Solomons Fireworks Are Back On! Glascock Field Closed—Check The BayNet Traffic Cameras Before You Go (thebaynet.com)
  • No Injuries Reported After Large House Fire in Mechanicsville (smnewsnet.com)

Ok Lexington Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because good employees are hard to find (Thank you Pete C. for sending it in!)
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