MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 2/24/2012 TYPE OF IN/CIDENT: TIME: 9:21 A.M. FIRE SUBMITTED BY: DFM Caryn McMahon OTHER:

EXPLOSIVE

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 25 Hoile Lane, Huntingtown, Calvert County, Maryland DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story, single family dwelling OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Thomas and Cynthia Sita, owners INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $50,000.00

SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present, and activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Caryn McMahon and DFM Dexter Hodges RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Huntingtown VFD, Dunkirk VFD, Prince Frederick VFD and North Beach VFD # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 44 TIME TO CONTROL: 5 minutes DISCOVERED BY: Owner of residence AREA OF ORIGIN: Kitchen PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire originated in the stove top island in the kitchen as a result of an electrical malfunction at the island stovetop unit. The homeowner discovered the fire in its early stages and was able to help contain the fire to the kitchen. The family of eight has been displaced and are being assisted by family and friends. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820