Notice of Investigation: Garrett Accidental Camper Fire Old Crellin Road

Date: 12/26/2024

Time: 1227 Hours

Location / Address: 190 Old Crellin Road, Oakland MD 21550

Type of Incident: Camper fire

Description of Structure / Property: 1991 Terry 32ft camper

Owner / Occupants: Daniel Lewis

Injuries or Deaths: Owner sustained minor, non-life threatening injuries

Estimated $ Loss: Camper: $3,000.00      Contents: $5,000.00        Collateral Damage: $6,000.00  

Smoke Alarm Status: Not present

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not present

Arrests(s): N/A

Primary Responding Fire Department: Oakland Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 | # of Firefighters: 20

Time to Control: 15 Minutes

Discovered By: Owner

Area of Origin: Underneath the camper at the electric supply

Preliminary Cause: Accidental, electrical malfunction

Additional Information: The owner sustained minor injuries trying to push a nearby vehicle away from the fire and was treated at the scene.

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