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is once more serious than it could have been when the initial reports went out. i m also happy to say that we have been in contact with the governor s office, with the office of congressman trone, with four dietrich, all who have offered their support as we continue to work through this effort and so that partnership that we have to take a listen to the mayor of frederick, maryland. this is a press conference coming out of frederick county, maryland. of course, pertaining to that tanker fire that happened in the last couple of hours or so. we have confirmation of the driver of that tanker, who in fact, lost his life. with this accident. we do have confirmation, as well, this tanker fire turned into a brush fire. that fire is now under control. the mayor there reiterating there is currently no risk to the public. there has been no breach of a creek there. he mentions, of, course also the sewer system as well. this is all in reaction, more sensitivity as to what is happening in east
derailment certainly folks in frederick, maryland, want to be extra cautious after this tanker fire. again, one person has lost their life. no other fatalities there, just the driver of that tanker, and currently, as they say, no ongoing risk to the public. we have a crew in nbc news crew that is headed to the location there, and as they get more on this story, we bring it to you. we re going to continue to follow any developments out of frederick, maryland. we ll be right back. ack. ave a purpose in life - a “why.” maybe it s perfecting that special place that you want to keep in the family. .or passing down the family business. .or giving back to the places that inspire you. no matter your purpose, at pnc private bank, we will work with you every step of the way to help you achieve it. so let us focus on the how. just tell us - what s your why?