MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 7/5/2012
TIME: 12:09 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM M. Bean
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 48342 Wynne Rd, Ridge, St. Mary’s County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Pier OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Michael Haynie INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $250.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM Melissa Bean
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): No Fire Dept Response # OF ALARMS: 0
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 0
TIME TO CONTROL: 0 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Passer By AREA OF ORIGIN: Pier Pylon PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire began in the area of the pier pylon. The investigation revealed that fireworks were discharged on the pier sometime earlier and hot embers contributed to the ignition of the wood pylon and decking which wasn’t discovered until morning after it had burned itself out. The fire destroyed one pylon and damaged multiple deck boards of the pier. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820