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OAKLAND, MD News (9/16/2024) – On September 15, 2024, at approximately 2:02 p.m., a fire broke out at a one-story, single-family home located at 721 Crellin Mine Road in Oakland, Maryland. The residence, owned by Sheryl Hershman, sustained significant damage, with the structure estimated to have suffered a loss of $200,000 and its contents valued at $100,000.
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The fire was discovered by a neighbor, who promptly notified authorities. Firefighters from the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call, with a total of 25 firefighters arriving on the scene. They were able to bring the blaze under control within 10 minutes of arrival. Despite the quick response, one firefighter sustained minor injuries when the roof of the house collapsed. The injured firefighter was transported to Garrett Regional Medical Center for treatment and is expected to recover.
Preliminary reports indicate that the fire originated on the front porch of the home. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation by local authorities. Notably, while smoke alarms were present in the home, they failed to activate during the incident. The house did not have a sprinkler system installed.
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In addition to the efforts to extinguish the fire, a Garrett County Sheriff’s Deputy and a firefighter from Oakland Volunteer Fire Department were able to rescue a pet dog from the residence upon their arrival.
Anyone with information regarding the cause of the fire is urged to contact the Western Regional Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal at 301-766-3888.
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