MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 5/4/14
TIME: 1:11 A.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 24434 Ruff Ruff Lane, Hollywood, St. Mary’s County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Single story wood framed home OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Joshua Gatton INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: Structure: $25,000 Contents: $10,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Hollywood, Bay District, Second District, Leonardtown and Seventh District VFD’s # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 35
TIME TO CONTROL: 5 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Basement Entrance PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be incendiary from suspect(s) igniting combustible materials at the entrance to the basement. The house was unoccupied at the time of the fire. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Southern Region at 443-550-6833. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820