MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 10/24/2011
TIME: 10:52 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Dexter Hodges EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 5 Church St, Prince Frederick, Calvert County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Single story brick commercial bldg. fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Dave Fegan (owner) INJURIES OR DEATHS: N/A ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 1500.00
CONTENTS: $ 0.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present but not activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Dexter Hodges and DFM Caryn McMahon RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Prince Frederick VFD and Huntingtown VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 12
TIME TO CONTROL: 5
DISCOVERED BY: Tenant AREA OF ORIGIN: Roof between two buildings PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental due to carelessly discarded smoking materials igniting gutter debris. The fire damage was limited to the area of orgin. There were no reported injuries. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820