A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or are imminent due to a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, per the weather service. Any fires that develop may quickly get out of control and become difficult to contain and outdoor burning is not recommended.
A fast-spreading Tuesday brush fire near the Public Safety Training Center driver training facility is believed to have been started by a crashed model airplane.
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A single-vehicle collision involving hazardous material was reported in Mount Airy at approximately 10:50 a.m. A truck carrying multiple gases including liquid nitrogen, acetylene, and oxygen containers overturned under the I-70 overpass on Md. 27 at the exit for I-70. The interstate was closed for more than an hour before reopening. Md. 27 remained closed until early afternoon, before reopening.