MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 3/26/2012 TYPE OF INCIDENT: TIME: 4:24 PM FIRE SUBMITTED BY: DFM Dexter Hodges EXPLOSIVE OTHER:

LOCATION / ADDRESS: Severn Run Environmental Area 8515 New Cut Road, Severn, Anne Arundel County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story wood framed, single family dwelling OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Department of Natural Resources, State of Maryland INJURIES OR DEATHS: N/A ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 25000.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Dexter Hodges RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Anne Arundel FD and Fort Meade FD # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40 TIME TO CONTROL: 1 hour CONTENTS: $ 0.00

DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Exterior of house in the area of electrical meter box PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Under Investigation ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Neighbors heard explosions and noticed the house was fully engulfed in flames. The vacant house was completely destroyed and there were no reported injuries as a result of the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. If anyone has any information please contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Region at 443-550-6820. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820