MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 05/29/11
TIME: 1:27 p.m.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 27236 Barton Street, Mechanicsville, St. Mary’s DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story single family dwelling fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Woodrow Bowling INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $150,000
CONTENTS: 50,000
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: Hollywood VFD, Bay District VFD, Leonardtown VFD, Mechanicsville VFD, Seventh District VFD # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40 TIME TO CONTROL: 15 min. DISCOVERED BY: Home Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Living Room PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: OTHER Red Cross
ATF
FBI
MSP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire was caused by an electrical malfunction. The home sustained significant fire damage. One adult was displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820