MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 9/10/2012 TYPE OF INCIDENT: TIME: 3:34 PM FIRE SUBMITTED BY: DFM Caryn McMahon OTHER:

EXPLOSIVE

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 45810 Church Drive, Great Mills, St. Mary's County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story wood frame townhouse OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Tanya Gerhart, occupant INJURIES OR DEATHS: N/A ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 60000.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present and activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Jeff Frye RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Bay District VFD, Hollywood VFD, Solomons VFD # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 24 TIME TO CONTROL: 5 minutes CONTENTS: $ 10000.00

DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Second floor, Bedroom PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER American Red Cross

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to have started in the second floor bedroom due to a malfunctioning paper shreddar. The occupant was displaced due to the fire and is being assisted by American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820