MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 8/12/2015
TIME: 6:06 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM M. Decker EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 26472 Loveville Road, Mechanicsville, St Marys County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 1 Story Detached Garage OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Richard Lathroum INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 150000.00
CONTENTS: $ 500000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: None FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: None ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM M. Decker RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Hollywood, Bay District, Leonardtown, Second District, Seventh District, Benedict, Hughesville VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 38
TIME TO CONTROL: 1hour
DISCOVERED BY: Passer By AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of Garage PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire was a result of a malfunction within one of the vehicles located in the garage. The building and 2 vehicles - a Volkswagon and a Ford Explorer, as well as all of the contents, were destroyed as a result of the fire. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: