MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 1/7/2014
TIME: 3:03 p.m.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 12975 Sailboat Lane, Lusby, Calvert County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story single family dwelling OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Robert Denny (owner), Sylvia Denny (occupant) INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $200,000
CONTENTS: $50,000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Yes, working FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: No ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: St. Leonard, Solomons, Prince Frederick, Hollywood, Bay District # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40
TIME TO CONTROL: 30 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Living Room PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Unattended candles ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF OTHER American Red Cross
FBI
MSP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire occurred as a result of an unattended candle being left in the living room. The two occupants of the house were displaced and are being assisted by friends and the American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820