MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 7/15/2014
TIME: 2:32 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM. D. Brenneman EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 25111 Colton Point Rd., Morganza, St. Mary's County, Maryland DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: One story 30' x 80' pole barn OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): RUSSELL, Brian INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 250000.00
CONTENTS: $ 50000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: None ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM D. Brenneman RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Leonardtown, Seventh District, Mechanicsville, Hollywood and Bay District VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 35
TIME TO CONTROL: 20 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Under investigation PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Under investigation ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Neighbors reportedly discovered a fire at the barn and called 911. The Investigation revealed that the 30' x 80' pole barn and it's contents sustained heavy fire damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820