MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 10/23/2014
TIME: 3:18 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Caryn McMahon EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 6721 Animal Shelter Road, Hughesville, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 1973 GMC RV OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): David T. Beaver INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 1000.00
CONTENTS: $ 0.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Caryn McMahon RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Benedict VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 7
TIME TO CONTROL: 5 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Front portion of RV PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Individuals were using a propane torch to cut the RV apart for miscellaneous parts and scrap metal. The heat from the torch ignited combustible materials under the driver's seat. The fire quickly spread throughout the entire RV due to the dismantling of the structure. The RV was completely destroyed by the fire. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6831