MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 2/12/2013 TYPE OF INCIDENT: TIME: 3:15 PM FIRE SUBMITTED BY: DFM J Frye EXPLOSIVE OTHER:

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 26815 Fowler Court, Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County, MD DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 1 story single familly dwelling OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): James Breeden (occupant), Jeanne Breeden (owner) INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 20000.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present, Activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: None ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Jeff Frye RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Mechanicsville, Hughesville, Avenue # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 20 TIME TO CONTROL: 5 minutes CONTENTS: $ 5000.00

DISCOVERED BY: James Breeden AREA OF ORIGIN: Basement PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was caused by an electrical malfunction of a baby monitor located in the basement. The fire significantly damaged the basement and the family is now being assisted by family members. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820