
Authorities investigate vandalism and possible arson at churches near Washington, DC
CNN
Three churches located on the same road in Maryland, just outside Washington, DC, were vandalized over the weekend, and authorities are investigating fires set at two of the churches as arson.
"These churches are within a few mile radius of each other," said Pete Piringer, spokesperson for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. "We can't conclusively say right now that they are connected, but they are all very similar."

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