Investigation Into Deadly Silver Spring Explosion Continues; Bald Eagle Dies in MoCo; Silver Spring Fire Displaces Two Dozen

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November 19, 2018 2:06 p.m.

Officials continue investigation into deadly Silver Spring explosion

More than two years after an explosion leveled two apartment buildings and killed seven people in Silver Spring, the investigation into its cause continues. The prolonged probe has stalled lawsuits presented by apartment residents against their landlord and the supplier of the complex’s natural gas. [Washington Post]

Bald eagle dies in MoCo, despite efforts to save its life

Authorities attempted to rescue an injured bald eagle found “in obvious distress” in Little Bennett Creek, but damage to its wings was irreparable and the bird was euthanized. [WTOP]

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Silver Spring fire displaces more than two dozen people

Dozens of people were displaced Friday night after a fire in an apartment building in Silver Spring. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation. [Washington Post]

Today’s weather

Monday is expected to be mild, with temperatures reaching the mid-50s before cooling down to about 40 degrees overnight.

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