MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 12/13/2014
TIME: 7:56 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM. D. Brenneman EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 22453 St. Clement Ave, Lexington Park, St. Mary's County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: A one story, single family home OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Ruth Stewart INJURIES OR DEATHS: Ms. Stewart (91) sustained smoke inhalation ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 150000.00
CONTENTS: $ 50000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: None FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM D. Brenneman RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Bay District, Hollywood, Seventh District VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40
TIME TO CONTROL: 35 mins.
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Kitchen PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Classification : Accidental grease fire on the stove ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The owner, Ruth Stewart (91), accidentaly left unattended grease on the stove causing a fire. Ms. Stewart made several attempts to extinguish the fire, but was unsuccessful. Ms. Stewart was transported to the St. Mary's Hospital due to smoke inhalation. The house was destroyed by the fire and the victim will be assisted by family. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820