MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 7/1/2013
TIME: 8:00 a.m.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 8320 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: One Story Single Family Dwelling Fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Occupant Diana Hays INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $100.00
CONTENTS: $400.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Installed but not operating – FD and OSFM provided assistance to correct FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: None ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: North Beach VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 15
TIME TO CONTROL: 2 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Living Room PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire was caused by an electrical malfunction at an electrical power cord to a laptop computer. The room sustained very minor fire damage before the fire was extinguished. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820