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Meteorite Strike Likely Caused Bowie Brush Fire: Officials
http://patch.com/maryland/riverdalepark/s/fpr1p/meteorite-strike-likely-caused-bowie-brush-fire-officialsBowie firefighters say they had an unusual fire call Sunday night.
A brush fire behind Scarlett Oak Terrace just off Maryland Route 450 may have been caused by a meteorite falling to earth.
The Bowie Volunteer Fire Department shared photos on its Twitter feed that showed the burned area, with a rock in the middle of the charred, cratered site.
Here’s how the department described it: “Odd one. Possible meteorite strike behind Scarlett oak terrace. Causing a massive brush fire.”
A brush fire behind Scarlett Oak Terrace just off Maryland Route 450 may have been caused by a meteorite falling to earth.
The Bowie Volunteer Fire Department shared photos on its Twitter feed that showed the burned area, with a rock in the middle of the charred, cratered site.
Here’s how the department described it: “Odd one. Possible meteorite strike behind Scarlett oak terrace. Causing a massive brush fire.”
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