MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 2/09/2012
TIME: 12:43 pm
TYPE OF INCIDENT: FIRE X
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Dexter Hodges
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 46175 Leesa Ct., Lexington Park, St. Mary’s County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Trailer fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Mike Pistorio (owner) INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $5,000.00
CONTENTS: $ 20,000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present but did not activate FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Dexter Hodges RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Bay District VFD & Valley Lee VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 28
TIME TO CONTROL: 5 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbors AREA OF ORIGIN: Kitchen PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental due to an electrical malfunction of a stovetop range located in the kitchen. The fire damaged the kitchen and an upholstered chair after spreading to the nearby living room. No one was at home at the time of the fire. There were no reported injuries and the family is being assisted by the American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820