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Exploding A/C unit causes Westminster fire

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An exploding air conditioning unit caused a 2-alarm fire in Westminster Friday night, according to the office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. 

80 firefighters responded to the two-story townhouse and were able to extinguish the fire in an hour.

The owner of the house and a neighbor attempted to put the fire out using a garden hose but had no luck. The fire is estimated to have caused $500,000 worth of damaged, including damages to the surrounding units.

The owner and his wife were displaced due to the fire.