MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 3/18/2015
TIME: 10:54 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM. D. Brenneman EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 11571 Sidewinder Lane, Lusby, Calvert County, MD DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: A single story wood frame home OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): PURVEY, Celecia M. INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 15,000.00
CONTENTS: $ 5000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present - not activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: None ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM D. Brenneman RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Solomons, Bay District and St. Leonard VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 30
TIME TO CONTROL: 10 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Exterior of the home near the stairs PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental - discarded cigarette in trash container ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was caused by a discarded cigarette in a trash container near the exterior stairs. The fire caused moderate damage to the home, displacing the family. The family is being assisted by the American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820