MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 3/9/12
TIME: 10:05 a.m.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 16510 Arabian Court, Hughesville, Charles DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two Story Single Family House OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Douglas and Denise Smith INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $250,000
CONTENTS: $50,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Yes FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Benedict VFD, Hughesville VFD, La Plata VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 42
TIME TO CONTROL: 15 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Rear Exterior PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: OTHER
ATF
FBI
MSP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire was caused by an electrical problem within an exterior cord. The home sustained significant fire damage. The family was displaced as a result of the fire.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820