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HOLLYWOOD, Md.<\/strong> – <\/span>A Maryland father died Sunday night after going back into his burning home to search for his 10\u2011year\u2011old child after a fire, believed to have been sparked by discarded fireworks, swept through the residence, officials said.<\/p>

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The blaze was reported around 9:40 p.m. in the 22800 block of Thornbury Drive. Firefighters arrived to find the two\u2011story single\u2011family home heavily engulfed in flames. Crews were told the father had reentered the home to look for the child, who was initially believed to be trapped. After the fire was brought under control, firefighters found the father dead on the second floor.<\/p>

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The child was later confirmed to have made it out of the home safely.<\/p>

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Investigators said the family had been using ground\u2011based sparkler fireworks earlier in the evening. The spent fireworks were discarded into a trash can on the home\u2019s screened\u2011in rear deck. Deputy State Fire Marshals are investigating whether the fireworks retained enough heat to ignite combustible materials inside the trash can and spark the fire.<\/p>

Acting State Fire Marshal Jason Mowbray said the agency\u2019s thoughts are with the family and urged residents to remember that used fireworks can remain hot long after they appear extinguished. He said taking time to soak and properly dispose of spent fireworks can help prevent similar tragedies.<\/p>

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