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Father dies trying to rescue child from MD house fire sparked by discarded fireworks, officials say
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk Sam Kosmas , as published by FOX 4 KDFW (Dallas-Fort Worth)
· July 6, 2026
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A Maryland father died Sunday night after going back into his burning home to search for his 10‑year‑old child after a fire, believed to have been sparked by discarded fireworks, swept through the residence, officials said.
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