MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 1/13/11
TIME: 11:20 A.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 13220 Mount Victoria Road, Newburg, Charles County, Maryland DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 24' X 24' pole barn fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): James Hill INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $20,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Cobb Island, Newburg, Bel Alton, and La Plata VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 20
TIME TO CONTROL: 15 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Passing Motorist AREA OF ORIGIN: Exterior of shed PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental from an electrical malfunction in a light attached to the shed.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820