MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 6/28/2012 TYPE OF INCIDENT: TIME: 4:09 PM FIRE SUBMITTED BY: DFM Dexter Hodges EXPLOSIVE OTHER:

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 5021 Timber View Lane St. Leonard, Calvert County, MD DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 2 Story Wood Framed Single Family House Fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Charles Reading (owner) INJURIES OR DEATHS: N/A ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 150000.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present and activated properly FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Dexter Hodges RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): St. Leonard VFD, Prince Frederick VFD, Solomons VFD, Huntingtown VFD # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40 TIME TO CONTROL: 30 minutes CONTENTS: $ 50000.00

DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Deck PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental due to improperly disgarded smoking materials on the deck of the home. The fire was discovered by one of the occupants who alerted the other family members. A neighbor, who also noticed the fire, entered the home and helped one of the occupants get out of the house to safety. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820