MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 3/9/12 TYPE OF INCIDENT: TIME: 10:05 a.m. FIRE SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean OTHER:

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LOCATION / ADDRESS: 16510 Arabian Court, Hughesville, Charles DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two Story Single Family House OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Douglas and Denise Smith INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE $250,000 CONTENTS: $50,000

SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Yes FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Benedict VFD, Hughesville VFD, La Plata VFD # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 42 TIME TO CONTROL: 15 min.

DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Rear Exterior PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: OTHER ATF FBI MSP

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire was caused by an electrical problem within an exterior cord. The home sustained significant fire damage. The family was displaced as a result of the fire.

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