MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 8/24/2011
TIME: 8:26 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM M. Bean
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 45705 Summer Lane, Lexington Park, St. Mary’s County, MD 20653 DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Occupied Trailer Fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Jo Ann Billings INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $8,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Yes – Working FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Bay District, Hollywood, Second District Volunteer Fire Departments # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 46
TIME TO CONTROL: 10 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Bedroom PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER Red Cross
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire began and was contained to the front bedroom and was the result of a space heater. Two adults and one child were displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820