MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 6/11/2014
TIME: 12:02 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM. D. Brenneman EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 661 Yosimite Drive, Lusby, Calvert Co., Md. DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story wood frame single family home OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Mr. & Mrs Krauss INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 175000.00
CONTENTS: $ 25,000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present but unknown if they were operating FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Brenneman & DFM Nelson RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Solomon Island, Prince Frederick, St. Leonard, Bay District & Hollywood VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 30
TIME TO CONTROL: 15 mins.
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Second Floor / Attic PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Lightning strike ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: At the time the fire was discovered, a neighbor noticed smoke coming from the home. The investigation into the cause revealed that a witnessed lightning strike hit the home during a severe thunderstorm passing through the area. No one was home at the time of the strike or when the fire was discovered. There were no reported injuries as a result of the fire and the house was a complete loss. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820