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Hoverboard blamed for Boston apartment fire
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By nfpa@jiveon.com A fire Sunday night in Boston’s North End was caused by a hoverboard, officials say. According to The Boston Globe, the fire broke out in a third floor apartment and was extinguished quickly. However, up to 10 people were displaced and damages are
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