MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 1/19/2014
TIME: 2:15 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DSFM John Ray EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: Three Notch Road 1/2 mile north of St. John's Road, Hollywood, St. Mary's County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 28' x 48' Tobacco Barn OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): The Dean Partnership INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 15000.00
CONTENTS: $ 5000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: n/a FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: n/a ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DSFM John Ray #8608 RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Hollywood VFD, Leonardtown VFD, Bay District VFD, Solomons VFD & 7th District VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 35
TIME TO CONTROL: 1 hour
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of barn PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: It took nearly an hour for responding fire departments to control the fire. The barn was vacant but contained a large amount of dry hay, which fueled the fire. The fire completely destroyed the barn, as well as a camper, which was stored within the barn. The fire fighting efforts required the southbound lanes of Three Notch Road to be closed for nearly 2 hours. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of the State Fire Marshal 443-550-6820