MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 12/25/2014
TIME: 12:46 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM M. Decker
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 45075 Worth Ave, California, St. Mary’s County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Commercial Building Fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Lowes Home Improvement INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $10,000.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Yes - Working FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: Yes - Working ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM Melissa Decker
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Bay District, Hollywood VFD and Naval District Patuxent River Fire Department # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 30
TIME TO CONTROL: 10 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Fire Alarm AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of the store PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Combustibles within a trash container ignited spreading to sheets of foam and plywood in the area. ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire began in a trash container located in an aisle of the store. The fire extended to nearby foam sheets and plywood which resulted in the activation of the sprinkler system which quickly extinguished the fire. The local fire department responded to the fire alarm activation and discovered the damage. There was no structural damage to the building and the damage was limited to approximately $10,000 worth of merchandise. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820