MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 3/9/15
TIME: 8:59 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 44475 Redwood Lane, California, St. Mary’s County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 2002 Ford Excursion SUV with extension to the attached garage OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Michael Lorenzini INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $40,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present and activated 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 and Hollywood VFD’s # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 20
TIME TO CONTROL: 5 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Vehicle engine compartment PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Electrical malfunction ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire originated in the engine compartment of the SUV which was parked outside and in front of the attached garage. The fire spread into the garage but was extinguished prior to gaining access into the house. The vehicle was destroyed and the fire caused moderate damage to the garage. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820