MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: April 14, 2014
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER: Attempted Arson
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 16155 Cedar Lane, Newburg, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: One story single family dwelling OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Jason Chlosta INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $500.00
CONTENTS: $0
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: None ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): 1 – Juvenile Male (11y.o) RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: No response # OF ALARMS: 0
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 0
TIME TO CONTROL: N/A
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Rear deck PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF OTHER Charles County Sheriff’s Office
FBI
MSP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: On Wednesday, April 9, 2014, a male juvenile was witnessed pouring ignitable liquid on the rear deck of a residence. The juvenile was approached by a neighbor prior to a fire being ignited. The incident was then reported to authorities on April 11th. An 11y.o. male juvenile was charged with first degree arson, referred to the Department of Juvenile Services and released to the custody of his parent. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820