MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 2/24/2013 TYPE OF INCIDENT: TIME: 12:47 AM FIRE SUBMITTED BY: Deputy Chief FM Duane K Svites EXPLOSIVE OTHER:

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 27630 Woodburn Hill Road, Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 2001 Fird E-250 van OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Maria Lemus INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 1500.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): Deputy Fire Marshal Dexter Hodges RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Mechanicsville VFD # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 6 TIME TO CONTROL: 5 minutes CONTENTS: $ 0.00

DISCOVERED BY: Nearby resident AREA OF ORIGIN: Vehicle's interior PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary - ARSON ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER St. Marys Sheriff's Office ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be the result of someone igniting the interior of the van on fire and fleeing the scene. A nearby resident discovered the fire and called 911. By the time the Fire Department arrived, the entire vehicle had been destroyed by the fire. Anyone with informtion about this fire is asked to call the Office of the State Fire Marshal at 443-550-6820. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820