PIKESVILLE, Md. (AP) — Fire officials in Maryland say a dog that has been trained to help in investigating fires has graduated from training.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal says the K-9, named Billy, graduated from training Friday. Billy’s handler, Deputy State Fire Marshal Jeffrey Thomas, and Billie received a certificate after completing a six-week training course.

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