MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 07/19/2011
TIME: 9:32 p.m.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 42340 Gray Hound Lane, Hollywood, St. Mary’s DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Shed and Vehicle OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Jeffery Howe INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $5,000
CONTENTS: 8,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Hollywood VFD, Bay District VFD, Mechanicsville VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 15
TIME TO CONTROL: 15 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Exterior of Shed PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire was caused by a lighting strike. The shed, all of the contents and a vehicle were destroyed as a result of the fire.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820