MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 3/22/2015
TIME: 2:01 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM. D. Brenneman EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 2544 Deerfield Lane, Chesapeake Beach, Calvert Co., Md DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story wood frame townhouse OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): SMITH, Kim INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 20000.00
CONTENTS: $ 0.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present - activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: None ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM D. Brenneman RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): North Beach, Huntingtown and Dunkirk VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40
TIME TO CONTROL: 15
DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Rear deck PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental - discarded cigarette ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was caused by a discarded cigarette on the rear deck of the townhome. The fire caused moderate damage to the home, displacing the owner. The owner is being assisted by the her family. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820