Date: 01/15/2025
Time: 5:19 p.m.
Location / Address: Friends Stockyard: 367 Stockyard Road, Accident, Garrett County
Type of Incident: Structure Fire
Description of Structure / Property: Two story, block framed livestock arena with attached holding pen areas
Injuries or Deaths: One firefighter sustained minor injury on the scene
Estimated $ Loss: $300,000.00
Smoke Alarm Status: Not present
Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not present
Arrests(s): N/A
Primary Responding Fire Department: Accident Volunteer Fire Department
# of Alarms: 2 # of Firefighters: 60
Time to Control: Two hours
Discovered By: Neighbor
Area of Origin: Center pen/tool room area
Preliminary Cause: The cause remains under investigation; however, Deputy State Fire Marshals cannot rule out an extension cord plugged into a skid steer or a portable heater. Investigators have no evidence of a criminal act and will continue to look at all accidental causes.
Additional Information: One firefighter sustained minor injuries and was treated/released on scene. Numerous cattle and hogs were able to escape the fire. However, three cattle perished, and three hogs were found inside during overhaul operations with injuries.
