MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 12/24/2014
TIME: 3:02 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM M. Decker
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 37555 Harrow Hills Court, Mechanicsville, St. Mary’s County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Shed fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Owner: Ronald Smoot INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
None
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM Melissa Decker
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Mechanicsville, Leonardtown, Seventh District VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 30
TIME TO CONTROL: 15 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Owner & Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Mattress within shed PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Fire was set in order to demolish the structure for removal but without any criminal & malicious intent ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire to the structure was intentionally set by the owner to demolish it for removal from his property. The owner was present and believed he was following the open air burning laws properly. A neighbor noticed the fire and called 911 which prompted the fire department response. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820