MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 5/01/2012
TIME: 10:12 pm
TYPE OF INCIDENT: FIRE X
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Dexter Hodges
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 21693 Great Mills Lane Lexington Park, St. Mary’s County, Maryland DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 2 story wood framed single family home (converted duplex) fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Robert Taylor INJURIES OR DEATHS: N/A ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE: $ 50.00
CONTENTS: 50.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: None FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Dexter Hodges RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Bay District VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 5
TIME TO CONTROL: 3 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Tenant AREA OF ORIGIN: Basement PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary - ARSON ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be incendiary after an unknown suspect ignited combustible materials in the basement. The tenants discovered the fire and called 911. There was only minor damage limited to the basement carpet. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. If anyone has any information related to this incident, please contact the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office at 443-550-6832. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820