MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 4/9/2012
TIME: 5:47 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Caryn McMahon EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 28270 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Three story, balloon construction single family house fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Dennis Burch INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 70000.00
CONTENTS: $ 5000.00
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 Caryn McMahon RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Mechanicsville VFD, Hughesville VFD, Hollywood VFD, Benedict VFD, Seventh District VFD, and Leonardtown VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 45
TIME TO CONTROL: 30 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Rear of Dwelling PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Under Investigation ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER American Red Cross ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The occupants were alerted to the fire when they heard a noise coming from the rear of the house. They immediately evacuated and then called 911. The back portion of the dwelling was destroyed and the investigation is continuing. The family has been displaced as a result of the fire. Anyone who may have information regarding this fire is asked to call the State Fire Marshal's Office, Southern Region at 443-550-6831. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6831