MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 2/9/2012
TIME: 3:47 A.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 16424 Piney Point Road, Piney Point, St. Mary’s County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story wood framed house fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): James McFann INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $ 250,000.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present and working FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Second District, Bay District, Leonardtown, and Seventh District # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40
TIME TO CONTROL: 40 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Under Investigation ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The local fire department responded to the same house during the evening hours on 2-8-2012 for a reported chimney fire. The house was completely destroyed by this fire but the family will be staying on site in an adjacent apartment. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820