MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 6/14/2015
TIME: 9:42 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Z. Dell EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 21328 Lookout Drive, Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, MD 20653 DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Three story single family townhouse OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Amanda Gannon INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 65000.00
CONTENTS: $ 15000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present and activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: Present but did not activate ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Z. Dell & DFM J. Nelson RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Bay District, Hollywood, Second District, Ridge, Leonardtown, and Seventh District VFDs and Patuxent River Naval Air Station # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 45
TIME TO CONTROL: 10 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Garage Ceiling PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental, Lightning strike ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental caused by a lightning strike. The occupant has been displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820