MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 6/22/2012
TIME: 11:20 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: Deputy Chief FM Duane K. Svites EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 21635 Atalanta Street, Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, Maryland DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: One story single family house fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Ashley Hier INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 100000.00
CONTENTS: $ 50000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Activated properly FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: House alarm activated ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): Deputy Fire Marshal Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Bay District VFD and Patuxent River NAS Fire Dept # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 25
TIME TO CONTROL: 6 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor called 911 and the home monitoring company initiated a 911 call AREA OF ORIGIN: Rear exterior covered back porch PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental - Electrical in nature ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire department arrived to find fire to the rear of the house and quickly worked to extinguish it before it extended even further into the house. During their operations, they were able to rescue two dogs. No injuries resulted in the fire and the family is dispalced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820