MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation
Additional Information DATE: 1/26/2011
TIME: 4:38 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM C Moreland EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 39398 Ledford Drive, Clements, St. Mary's County, MD DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 2 story wood frame detached garage OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): James R. and Caroyln Guy INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 60000.00
CONTENTS: $ 40000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: n/a FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: n/a ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM C Moreland RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Leonardtown, 7th District, Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Bay District # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40
TIME TO CONTROL: 45 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Homeowner AREA OF ORIGIN: Wood Stove PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Detached garage fire caused by wood stove that was being used. Homeowner was alerted to the fire by a loud noise. Garage was completely destroyed by the time the homeowner had discovered the fire. There were also two vehicles lost in the fire; a 2000 Lexus sedan that was in the garage, and a 1999 Ford F250 that was parked next to the garage. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820