MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 1/8/15
TIME: 9:01 A.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 46485 Sell Drive, Lexington Park, St. Mary’s County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Single story manufactured home OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Valarie Collins INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: Structure: $5,000 Contents: $3,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM John Nelson RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Bay District VFD, Patuxent River and Hollywood VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 15
TIME TO CONTROL: 5 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of home PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Electrical malfunction in a radio ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was caused by an electrical malfunction in a radio in the living room of the residence. The fire caused minimal damage to the structure. The occupants are being assisted by other family members. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820