MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 5/4/2012
TIME: 5:28 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Dexter Hodges EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 7429 B Street, Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County, MD DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Vacant/demolished single family home fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Bank-owned INJURIES OR DEATHS: N/A ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 0.00
CONTENTS: $ 0.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Dexter Hodges RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): North Beach VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 16
TIME TO CONTROL: 2
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Basement structure area PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be intentionally set on fire by some unidentified juvenile suspect(s) after they reportedly ignited some wood and other combustible materials inside the basement of the demolished house. Neighbors noticed the smoke and called 911. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. If anyone has any information related to this incident, please call the Office of the State Fire Marshal at 443-550-6832. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820