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Fire Chief and County Executive to Hold Public Briefing on Historic Brush Fire Tonight

Fire Chief Richard Bowers and County Executive Isiah Leggett will hold a public meeting tonight.

Fire Chief Richard Bowers and County Executive Isiah Leggett will hold a public meeting tonight to brief residents on the

Bowers and Leggett will discuss how the fire that burned 500 non-contiguous acres was handled by emergency personnel, despite 55 mile-per-hour winds. 

The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Quince Orchard High School's auditorium. The school is located at 15800 Quinc Orchard Blvd. in Gaithersburg. 

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