MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 2/3/2012 TYPE OF INCIDENT:
TIME: 12:35 p.m. FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean
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LOCATION / ADDRESS: 2630 Kerry Ct, Owings, Calvert County, Maryland DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two Story Single Family Dwelling OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Jean Carey INJURIES OR DEATHS: Three injuries occurred as a result of the fire. One victim suffered smoke inhalation. A second victim received minor burns to the ears. The third victim received minor burns to the hands and shoulders. ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $75,000
CONTENTS: $25,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: No FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Huntingtown, Deale, Dunkirk, North Beach, Prince Frederick, Harwood/Lothian VFD # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40 TIME TO CONTROL: 10 min. DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Kitchen PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: OTHER Red Cross
ATF
FBI
MSP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental and was caused by food left on the stove. The home sustained significant fire damage. Two adults were displaced and are being assisted by family and Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820