MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 3/5/11
TIME: 6:10 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 24578 Caterpillar Lane, Hollywood, St. Mary’s County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Wood framed three car garage with second floor apartment OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): David Wheeler INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $30,000.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present and operated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Hollywood, Bay District, Leonardtown and Seventh District Volunteer Fire Departments # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 35
TIME TO CONTROL: 10 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Rear deck PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental from a malfunctioning hot tub motor. The occupant was displaced and is being assisted by family members.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820