MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 8/6/2015
TIME: 8:27 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM M. Decker EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 3322 Willow Street, Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 1990 Ford Mustang OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Richard Hassel INJURIES OR DEATHS: n/a ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 200.00
CONTENTS: $
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: n/a FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: n/a ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): n/a RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM M. Decker RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): North Beach, Dunkirk, Huntingtown, Prince Frederick # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 10
TIME TO CONTROL: 5
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of Vehicle PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The vehicle was parked next to a house, however, the fire did not spread beyond the driver's area. The accidental fire began in the interior driver’s compartment of the vehicle as a result of a malfunctioning steering column component. There were no injuries as a result of the fire.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6834