MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 12/14/2013 TYPE OF INCIDENT: TIME: 5:43 PM FIRE SUBMITTED BY: Deputy Chief FM Duane K. Svites EXPLOSIVE OTHER:

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 13885 Loyd Point Farm Road, Newburg, Charles County, Maryland DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 21' Kencraft Centerconsole boat fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): George & Diane Bliss INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 30000.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): Deputy Fire Marshal Caryn McMahon RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Newburg, Bel Alton, Cobb Island VFDs and Dahlgren, Va fd # OF ALARMS: 1 DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Center console in the boat PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental, electrical charger ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 43 TIME TO CONTROL: 10 minutes CONTENTS: $

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was discovered after the home owner heard a loud noise and looked outside to find somke coming from the boat. They called 911 to alert the FD, who responded and was able to extinguish the fire before it extended to a nearby boat and other structures. There were no injuries reported as a result of the fire. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820