MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 2/9/2012 TYPE OF INCIDENT: TIME: 3:47 A.M. FIRE SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson OTHER:

EXPLOSIVE

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 16424 Piney Point Road, Piney Point, St. Marys County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story wood framed house fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): James McFann INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $ 250,000.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present and working FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM John Nelson

RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Second District, Bay District, Leonardtown, and Seventh District # OF ALARMS: 1 DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Under Investigation ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40 TIME TO CONTROL: 40 min.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The local fire department responded to the same house during the evening hours on 2-8-2012 for a reported chimney fire. The house was completely destroyed by this fire but the family will be staying on site in an adjacent apartment. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office 443-550-6820