MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 10/22/2014
TIME: 11:00 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Caryn McMahon EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: Esperanza Middle School 22790 Maple Road, Lexington Park, St. Mary's County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Plastic trash container in student bathroom OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): St. Mary's Board of Education INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 0.00
CONTENTS: $ 25.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present, not activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: Present, not activated ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): One 12 year old juvenile RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Caryn McMahon RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): N/A # OF ALARMS: 0
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 0
TIME TO CONTROL: 0
DISCOVERED BY: School Officials AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of trash container PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A plastic trash container was set on fire in one of the student bathrooms during school hours on October 22, 2014. Subsequently, one 12 year old juvenile student was charged with Burning of a Trash Container, Malicious Destruction of Property and Reckless Endangerment. The juvenile was released to the care and custody of their guardian until his hearing with Department of Juvenile Services. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6831