MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 04/16/2014
TIME: 11:33 a.m.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 21709 Hancock Rd, Lexington Park, St Mary’s DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 2 story single family residence OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Owner – Nick Tsirigotis, Occupant - Darnisha Machall INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $20,000.00
CONTENTS: $10,000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: present and activated properly FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: n/a ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): n/a RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Bay District, Second District Volunteer Fire Departments and NDW Patuxent River Fire Department # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 25 TIME TO CONTROL: 5min. DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Bed within the master bedroom PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
American Red Cross
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire began in an upstairs bedroom as a result of the bed being ignited by a 3 year old who admitted to playing with a lighter. The occupants escaped without injury and 1 adult and 5 children were displaced. Everyone is being assisted by the American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820