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5-Alarm Fire Causes University Of Maryland To Close Early Monday

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A 5-alarm fire near the University of Maryland College Park campus has caused the university to close early on Monday.

The university said it is closing at 1 p.m. on Monday because of poor air quality. Those on campus are being told to stay inside and close their windows and doors.

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"Due to poor air quality from fire near campus, the University of Maryland, College Park is closing at 1 pm on Monday," the university tweeted out on Monday.

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