MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 4/11/12
TIME: 2:48 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: Lusby Motor Company, 155 Main Street, Prince Frederick, Calvert County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Single story commercial building fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Mr. Lusby INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $ 250.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM John Nelson RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 8
TIME TO CONTROL: 1 minute
DISCOVERED BY: Employee AREA OF ORIGIN: Exterior of building PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental from an improperly discarded cigarette. The fire started on the exterior of the building where cardboard boxes were discarded. There was minimal damage to the exterior siding of the building and the business was not affected. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820