MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 6/12/14
TIME: 1:05 A.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 26362 Mar A Lee Court, Mechanicsville, St. Mary’s County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Vacant split level wood framed house OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Unknown INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: Structure: $20,000
Contents: $0
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Not Present FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Hollywood, Mechanicsville, Bay District, Leonardtown, Seventh District and Hughesville VFD’s # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 35
TIME TO CONTROL: 10 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of house PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire at the house was determined to be incendiary by unknown suspect(s) igniting combustible materials inside the house. This is the third time the vacant property has been intentionally set on fire over the past few years. The last incident occurred in January of 2013. Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact the Maryland State Fire Marshals Office Southern Regional Office at 443-550-6833. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820