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February 3, 1957

3 Alarm Fire at 5 and 10 Cent Store

The Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department responded to a 3 alarm fire at the 5 and 10 Cent Store on Central Avenue in Capitol Heights. The building suffered heavy losses. Chief Joseph LiCalzi was in charge of the incident.

About the Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department

The Capitol Heights Volunteer Fire Department is a non-profit organization that provides fire and emergency services for the town of Capitol Heights and surrounding communities. We are located about 5 miles from our nation’s capital, in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Our station is staffed both by career and volunteer personnel.