MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 11/13/2011
TIME: 7:30 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Dexter Hodges EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 22302 Cedar St, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Garage fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Mike Chikar INJURIES OR DEATHS: N/A ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 750.00
CONTENTS: $ 0.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Dexter Hodges and DFM Caryn McMahon RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Leonardtown VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 7
TIME TO CONTROL: 0
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Brush next to the garage PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be incendiary as a result of an unknown person intentionally lighting three separate areas of brush, one in close proximity to a garage. The garage sustained heat damage to the outside siding. The fire was extinguished by neighbors with no reported injuries. If anyone has any information about this incident, please contact the State Fire Marshal's Office at 443-550-6832. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820