MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 1/5/2012
TIME: 3:15 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Dexter Hodges EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 42465 St. John's Road Leonardtown, MD 20650 DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Single story wood framed single family home OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Ralph Johnson INJURIES OR DEATHS: N/A ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 500.00
CONTENTS: $ 0.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present - not activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Dexter Hodges RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Hollywood VFD, Leonardtown VFD, Bay District VFD, Valley Lee VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40
TIME TO CONTROL: 0
DISCOVERED BY: Home owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Front porch PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental as a result of improper disposal of smoking materials on the front porch of the house. The fire was extinguished by the home owner prior to the fire department's arrival. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820