MARYLAND

STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation

DATE: 6/10/2014 TIME: 10:48 AM SUBMITTED BY: DFM Nelson
TYPE OF INCIDENT: FIRE EXPLOSIVE OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 13347 Hill Road, Cobb Island, Charles County, Maryland
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 22' Shamrock Boat, Boathouse, Pier
OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): James Crampton
INJURIES OR DEATHS: James Crampton - minor burns
ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 25000.00 CONTENTS: $
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: n/a
FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: n/a
ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): none
RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Cobb Island, Newburg, Bel Alton, La Plata
# OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 33 TIME TO CONTROL: 10 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Owner
AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of Boat
PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental
ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental after a work light being used
fell and came into contact with ignitable liquids. The boat, along with the boathouse and the pier
along side of the boat, were all destroyed. Mr. Crampton sustained minor burns when the fire erupted
in the boat. He was treated and released at the scene.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820