OLDTOWN, MD News (10/28/2024) – A late-night fire on October 27 caused substantial damage to a single-family home in Oldtown, Maryland, authorities reported. At approximately 12:45 a.m., emergency crews were called to a residence located at 18788 E. Wilson Road, where a fire had broken out in a one-story home owned by Kaylee Trenum.
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The fire originated on the rear deck, ignited by embers from a portable fire pit that had caught dry vegetation and other combustibles beneath the deck. Flames spread to the structure itself, resulting in an estimated $100,000 in structural damage and approximately $25,000 in damage to the contents. While a smoke alarm was present and activated, the property lacked a fire alarm or sprinkler system.
The fire was discovered by the occupant, who had been alerted by her dog’s unusual behavior. Observing flames at the back of the house, she promptly exited and contacted 911. Firefighters from the Oldtown Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene and were able to control the blaze within 30 minutes. A total of 45 firefighters responded to the single-alarm incident, which was ultimately classified as accidental by investigators.
The Office of the State Fire Marshal was responsible for investigating the incident.
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