MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 3/30/13
TIME: 1:15 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 23200 Colton Point Road, Avenue, St. Mary’s County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Black metal mailbox OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Donna Forsyth INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $25.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): None # OF ALARMS: N/A
TIME TO CONTROL: Out when discovered
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: N/A
DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Mailbox PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Unknown suspect(s) placed an incendiary device inside the mailbox at the residence. The device ignited causing the mail inside to be burned and destroyed. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office Southern Region at 44305506833. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820