MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 11/19/2014
TIME: 11:49 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM McMahon EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 38180 Beach Road, Coltons Point, St. Mary's County, MD DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 1 story single family dwelling w/attached garage and 2 vehicles OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Ernest & Agnes Friess INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 80000.00
CONTENTS: $ 10000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM McMahon RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): 7th District, Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Hollywood VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40
TIME TO CONTROL: 15 min
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of garage PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Remains under investigation ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A neighbor alerted the occupants to the fire. The fire completely destroyed the attached garage and subsequently spread to the dwelling and vehicles; a Ford F150 truck and a Ford Crown Victoria. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Anyone with any information regarding this fire is asked to call the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Souther Region, at 443-550-6831. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820