January 16th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

A large structure fire at Friends Stockyard in Accident remains under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office.  The fire was discovered shortly after 5pm Wednesday night and Accident Volunteer firefighters responded to the blaze. The building houses cattle and hogs -  many were able to escape but three cows perished in the fire. Cowboys were called in to wrangle the cattle who were roaming the area of the fire. The estimated loss is $300,000.  The Fire Marshal does not suspect a criminal act for the cause of the blaze.