MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 6/10/2014
TIME: 10:48 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Nelson EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 13347 Hill Road, Cobb Island, Charles County, Maryland DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 22' Shamrock Boat, Boathouse, Pier OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): James Crampton INJURIES OR DEATHS: James Crampton - minor burns ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 25000.00
CONTENTS: $
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: n/a FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: n/a ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): none RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Nelson RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Cobb Island, Newburg, Bel Alton, La Plata # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 33
TIME TO CONTROL: 10 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of Boat PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental after a work light being used fell and came into contact with ignitable liquids. The boat, along with the boathouse and the pier along side of the boat, were all destroyed. Mr. Crampton sustained minor burns when the fire erupted in the boat. He was treated and released at the scene. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820