MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 10/2/2014
TIME: 08:20 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM M. Decker
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 48889 Evergreen Park Road, Lexington Park, MD, St. Mary’s County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 1 Story Single Family Dwelling OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Owner: Sherman Harrod & Teressa Green INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $75,000.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Yes, Unknown if working FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM Melissa Decker
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Bay District, Hollywood, Ridge, Second District VFD and Patuxent River NDW Fire Department # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 55
TIME TO CONTROL: 13 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Enclosed Deck PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER – American Red Cross
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire was caused by a malfunctioning mini deep freezer located on the enclosed deck. The fire destroyed the majority of the residence and displaced 2 adults who are being assisted by the American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820