COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Firefighters are still dousing hot spots after a massive fire at a seven-story apartment building under construction near the University of Maryland.

News outlets report that firefighters are working Tuesday to keep the fire that consumed the roof of the College Park building the size of a city block from flaring up again.

Prince George’s County police arrested a 24-year-old man they say flew a drone near the blaze Monday. Trevon Miller is charged with interfering with police and fire response and reckless endangerment.

County fire officials estimate the loss at $39 million and say the cause is under investigation. More than 200 firefighters and medics were called to the scene Monday morning and it wasn’t considered under control until mid-afternoon.

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