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Fire breaks out at Leisure World

By WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON — It took 85 firefighters to extinguish a blaze that broke out Sunday afternoon at Leisure World, a major retirement community near Rockville, Maryland. The fire was reported at 15101 Glade Drive, where several apartment buildings were damaged, according to Montgomery Fire & Rescue Service spokesman Pete Piringer. Several people had to evacuate the building; one person was treated for burns and smoke inhilation, Piringer said. According to officials, the cause of the fire was a cigarette making contact with oxygen. The estimated cost of damage is around $500,000.

How the ‘Juventus Way’ helped young Montgomery Co. soccer players during pandemic

By Dave Johnson
When play resumes June 20 in Italy's Serie A, Juventus will be in first place and looking to secure its 68th league championship. If you're not familiar with one of the world's most famous soccer teams, think the New York Yankees of Italian soccer. But all its glamour and success is matched with true character and commitment for the way the game is played. That's not just limited to the team in Italy, but extends to a global network of youth clubs, including the Montgomery County, Maryland-based Juventus Academy DC Metro.
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