MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 4/21/13 TYPE OF INCIDENT: TIME: 4:00 P.M. FIRE SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson OTHER:

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LOCATION / ADDRESS: 724 White Sands Drive, Lusby, Calvert County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Single story wood framed unoccupied house OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Charles Hedden INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $ 5,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM John Nelson

RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): None # OF ALARMS: N/A # OF FIREFIGHTERS: N/A TIME TO CONTROL: Out upon arrival

DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of house PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER: Calvert County Sheriffs Office ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A neighbor noticed an open door at the residence and notified the owner. Upon entering the house the damage was located and the Sheriffs Office was called. There were numerous small fires intentionally set in several rooms of the house. The incident occurred sometime in the overnight hours of April 20, 2013. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Maryland State Fire Marshals Office at 443-550-6833. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office 443-550-6820