MARYLAND

STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation

DATE: 6/18/2014 TIME: 2:06 PM SUBMITTED BY: DSFM J. Ray #8608
TYPE OF INCIDENT: FIRE EXPLOSIVE OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 40784 Lake & Breton View Dr, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 1 Story, Brick, Single Family Dwelling
OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Lyman & George Ann Hewins
INJURIES OR DEATHS: 0
ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 35000.00 CONTENTS: $ 15000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present and activated
FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A
ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DSFM John Ray #8608
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Leonardtown VFD, Seventh District VFD, Hollywood VFD
# OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 25 TIME TO CONTROL: 15
DISCOVERED BY: Tenant
AREA OF ORIGIN: Basement living room
PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental
ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was discovered by the building tenant when he arrived home
from work to find the house filled with smoke. The fire department responded and discovered a fire
had occurred in the basement but had burned itself out prior to their arrival. The investigation
revealed the cause of the fire was the result of an overloaded extension cord.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of the State Fire Marshal 443-550-6820