MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 2/20/15
TIME: 4:40 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 4480 Diane Court, Prince Frederick, Calvert County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story wood framed house OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Chester Hutchins INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: Structure: $75,000 Contents: $50,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM J. Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Prince Frederick, Benedict, Huntingtown and St. Leonard VFD's # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 35
TIME TO CONTROL: 10 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Bedroom PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Electrical Malfunction ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was caused by an electrical malfunction in a second floor bedroom. The fire caused moderate damage to the house, displacing the nine occupants of the home. The family is being assisted by the American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820