MARYLAND

STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 12/21/14

TIME: 1:31 P.M.

TYPE OF INCIDENT:

FIRE

SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson

EXPLOSIVE

OTHER:

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 4226 Christiana Parran Road, Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story wood framed house
OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Rita Vermillion
INJURIES OR DEATHS: None
ESTIMATED $ LOSS: Structure: $70,000 Contents: $30,000
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): North Beach, Dunkirk, Huntingtown and Prince Frederick VFD's
# OF ALARMS: 1

# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 35

TIME TO CONTROL: 15 minutes

DISCOVERED BY: Occupant

AREA OF ORIGIN: Second floor deck
PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Under Investigation
ASSISTING AGENCIES:

ATF

FBI

MSP

OTHER

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire began on the second floor deck of the residence. The house was
inhabitable and the family is being assisted by the American Red Cross.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office 443-550-6820