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Outside light triggers Gaithersburg townhouse fire

By WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON — An outside light fixture caused an early morning fire in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer said in tweets that the fire Monday in the middle unit of a row of townhouses in the 900 block of Bayridge Terrace caused $225,000 in damage to the home and its contents. The family of seven managed to get out safely, thanks to a working smoke detector. Two families have been displaced in the Fernshire Farms neighborhood. The Red Cross is assisting them. The fire went to two alarms, with 75 firefighters responding. No one was hurt in the 1 a.m. blaze.

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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