MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 4/30/11
TIME: 8:30 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY:
EXPLOSIVE
DFM M. Bean
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 14074 Beverly Drive, Hughesville, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Single family house (garage) fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Timothy & Terri Bready INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $15,000.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Yes FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM Melissa Bean & DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Hughesville VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 13
TIME TO CONTROL: 2 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Garage PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire began in the garage as a result of a heater being placed too close to combustible materials. The fire was confined to the garage with minor smoke damage to the house.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820