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Authorities Say Chester House Fire Was Intentionally Set

A two-family home was destroyed and ten people were displaced after it was set on fire Sunday night, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. WBOC reports fire officials say the initial investigation revealed the fire was intentionally set to the outside of the home while people were inside. The house is located on Main Street in Chester. Officials estimate the damages to be around $130,000. It took 25 firefighters 20 minutes to control the fire, and Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department was the primary responder.

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