MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 1/31/2013
TIME: 7:54a.m
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 17719 Duvall Drive, Cobb Island, Charles DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Single Family Residence OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Jennifer & Joseph Dickerson INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $100,000
CONTENTS: $50,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Yes - Working FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Cobb Island, Bel Alton, King George, La Plata, Newburg Volunteer Fire Departments # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 39 TIME TO CONTROL: 30 min. DISCOVERED BY: Charles County Sheriff’s Deputy AREA OF ORIGIN: Living Room PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER Charles County Sheriffs Office and American Red Cross ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire was caused by the light /pump components of a fish tank located within the living room. The home sustained moderate fire damage. Four dogs perished and two adults were displaced as a result of the fire and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820