MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 1/23/2011
TIME: 6:52 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Don Brenneman EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 29114 Livingston Drive, Mechanicsville, St. Mary's Co., Maryland DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story single family home fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Mr. & Mrs. Sickles INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 150000.00
CONTENTS: $ 50000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: In place and activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Don Brenneman RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Mechanicsville, Hughsville, Hollywood and Benedict VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 30
TIME TO CONTROL: 1 hour
DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Chimney area PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The home owner discovered the fire when he heard a noise coming from the family/garage areas. He and his wife safely evacuated the house and called "911.". Fire crews arrived and contained most of the fire to the garage and 2nd floor above the garage. The investigation revealed that the fire started in the area of the 1st floor wood stove. There were no reported injuries and the home owner and his wife are being assisted by friends and family. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820