MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 3/1/2011
TIME: 4:35 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Don Brenneman EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 45861 Carefree Way, Lexington Park, St. Mary's Co., Maryland DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: A single family house fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Mr. Yarber Arborgass & Ms. Becky Arborgass INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 3000.00
CONTENTS: $ 1000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: In place and activated properly FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Don Brenneman RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Bay District, Mechanicsville,Leonardtown, Seventh District and Second District VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 34
TIME TO CONTROL: 15 mins
DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Kitchen area PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: While the family was home, they discovered smoke coming from the kitchen area and called 911 as they exited the home. The fire department was able to contain the fire to the kitche area. The investigation revealed that a carelessly discarded smoking material was the cause of the fire. The owners were displaced from the home and are being assisted by the American Red Cross & some friends. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820