MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 9/10/2012
TIME: 3:34 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Caryn McMahon EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 45810 Church Drive, Great Mills, St. Mary's County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story wood frame townhouse OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Tanya Gerhart, occupant INJURIES OR DEATHS: N/A ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 60000.00
CONTENTS: $ 10000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present and activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Jeff Frye RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Bay District VFD, Hollywood VFD, Solomons VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 24
TIME TO CONTROL: 5 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Second floor, Bedroom PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER American Red Cross ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to have started in the second floor bedroom due to a malfunctioning paper shreddar. The occupant was displaced due to the fire and is being assisted by American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820