MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 1/6/2014
TIME: 5:36 a.m.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Decker
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 11443 Rawhide Road, Lusby, Calvert County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two Story Single Family Dwelling OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Michael Heim INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $140,000
CONTENTS: $50,000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Unknown FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: No ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Decker & DFM Don Brenneman RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Solomon’s, St. Leonard, Prince Frederick, Bay District, Hollywood, Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Departments # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40 TIME TO CONTROL: 30 min. DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Master bedroom PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Electrical ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
American Red Cross
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire occurred as a result of an electrical event involving an outlet within the master bedroom. The owner was displaced and is being assisted by friends as well as the American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820