MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 7/1/2013 TYPE OF INCIDENT: TIME: 8:00 a.m. FIRE SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean OTHER:

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LOCATION / ADDRESS: 8320 Bayside Road, Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: One Story Single Family Dwelling Fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Occupant Diana Hays INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE $100.00 CONTENTS: $400.00

SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Installed but not operating FD and OSFM provided assistance to correct FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: None ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: North Beach VFD # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 15 TIME TO CONTROL: 2 min.

DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Living Room PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire was caused by an electrical malfunction at an electrical power cord to a laptop computer. The room sustained very minor fire damage before the fire was extinguished. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820