MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 6/18/2014
TIME: 2:06 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DSFM J. Ray #8608 EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 40784 Lake & Breton View Dr, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 1 Story, Brick, Single Family Dwelling OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Lyman & George Ann Hewins INJURIES OR DEATHS: 0 ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 35000.00
CONTENTS: $ 15000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present and activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DSFM John Ray #8608 RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Leonardtown VFD, Seventh District VFD, Hollywood VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 25
TIME TO CONTROL: 15
DISCOVERED BY: Tenant AREA OF ORIGIN: Basement living room PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was discovered by the building tenant when he arrived home from work to find the house filled with smoke. The fire department responded and discovered a fire had occurred in the basement but had burned itself out prior to their arrival. The investigation revealed the cause of the fire was the result of an overloaded extension cord. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of the State Fire Marshal 443-550-6820