MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 05/27/11
TIME: 5:24 p.m.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 20911 Deer Wood Park Drive, Leonardtown, St. Mary’s DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Garage fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): David Schirmacher INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $15,000
CONTENTS: $10,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Yes FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM John Nelson & DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Leonardtown VFD, Seventh District VFD, Second District VFD, Bay District VFD and Patuxent River FD # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40 TIME TO CONTROL: 12 min. DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Garage PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: OTHER
ATF
FBI
MSP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental and was caused by an electrical malfunction inside the garage. The garage sustained moderate fire damage.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820