Notice of Investigation: Garrett Accidental Structure Fire Meadow Court

Date:  09/18/2025

Time: 1542 Hours

Location / Address: 130 Meadow Court, Oakland, Maryland

Type of Incident: Structure fire

Description of Structure / Property: Single-family residence

Owner / Occupants:  Donald N Vierling

Injuries or Deaths: None

# of Displaced Occupants: 0

Estimated $ Loss: $ 5000

Smoke Alarm Status: None present

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Unprotected area

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Deer Park Community Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 | # of Firefighters: 15

Time to Control: 5 Minutes

Discovered By: Homeowner

Area of Origin: Exterior, steps to the wooden deck

Preliminary Cause: Accidental, discarded smoking material

Additional Information: none

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