MARYLAND

STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 8/6/2015

TIME: 8:27 PM

TYPE OF INCIDENT:

FIRE

SUBMITTED BY: DFM M. Decker

EXPLOSIVE

OTHER:

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 3322 Willow Street, Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County

DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 1990 Ford Mustang
OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Richard Hassel
INJURIES OR DEATHS: n/a
ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 200.00

CONTENTS: $

SMOKE ALARM STATUS: n/a

FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: n/a
ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): n/a
RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM M. Decker
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): North Beach, Dunkirk, Huntingtown, Prince Frederick
# OF ALARMS: 1

# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 10

TIME TO CONTROL: 5

DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor

AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of Vehicle
PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental
ASSISTING AGENCIES:

ATF

FBI

MSP

OTHER

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The vehicle was parked next to a house, however, the fire did not
spread beyond the driver's area. The accidental fire began in the interior drivers compartment of the
vehicle as a result of a malfunctioning steering column component. There were no injuries as a result
of the fire.

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