MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 11/5/2012
TIME: 9:59 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Dexter Hodges EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 18145 Piedmont Drive, Cobb Island, Charles County, MD DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 24'x24' Wood Framed Detached Garage OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Florence Barone (owner) INJURIES OR DEATHS: N/A ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 30000.00
CONTENTS: $ 20000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Dexter Hodges RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Cobb Island VFD, Newburg VFD, Bel Alton VFD, La Plata VFD, King George VFD, Naval District of Washington, Virginia # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 24
TIME TO CONTROL: 15 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of garage PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental due to a malfunction of the electrical system in the garage. The fire destroyed the garage and all of its contents, including a vehicle. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820