MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 1/27/2012
TIME: 6:06 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Dexter Hodges EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 3130 Mills Pond Drive, Port Republic, Calvert County, MD DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two Story Wood Framed Single Family Home OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Mark Jensen and Donna Melito INJURIES OR DEATHS: N/A ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 10000.00
CONTENTS: $ 200.00
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 RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): St. Leonard VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 9
TIME TO CONTROL: 0
DISCOVERED BY: Homeowner AREA OF ORIGIN: Inside garage PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental due to carelessly discarded smoking materials in a garbage can located in the garage. The fire damage was limited to the garage. The homeowner extinguished the fire prior to the fire department's arrival. There were no reported injuries. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820