MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 4/1/15
TIME: 4:08 A.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 60 Wilson Court, Prince Frederick, Calvert County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story wood framed house OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): James & Pauline Jones INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $150,000 CONTENTS: $50,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present and activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM John Nelson RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Prince Frederick, Huntingtown, St. Leonard, Dunkirk, and Solomons VFD’s # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 35
TIME TO CONTROL: 20 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Chimney PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER - American Red Cross
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was caused by a fire in the chimney that spread to the exterior wall of the residence. The fire caused extensive damage to the home and its contents. The family was displaced and is being assisted by other family members and the American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820