Maryland State Fire Marshal
News Release Martin O’Malley Governor
William E. Barnard State Fire Marshal
JUVENILE ARRESTED IN HOUSE FIRE
CALVERT COUNTY, MARYLAND (May 29, 2012) – Deputy State Fire Marshal’s have charged a 14 year old juvenile from the Lusby area for First Degree Arson. The fire was located in a one story, single family dwelling at 11484 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby in Calvert County. A total of 45 volunteer firefighters responded from the Solomon’s, St. Leonard, Prince Frederick, Bay District and Hollywood Volunteer Fire Departments to the one alarm fire dispatched at 11:39 pm on May 28, 2012. Upon arrival, the fire department found fire coming from the roof which caused approximately $150,000 damage to the dwelling. Working smoke alarms assisted the family members in exiting the residence safely. Investigation revealed the fire was intentionally set by the juvenile in a bedroom when playing with a lighter and newspapers. The juvenile was released to the custody of his grandparents pending his juvenile hearing. American Red Cross is assisting the displaced family members.
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