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Date: 3/18/17

Time: 7:51 a.m.

Location / Address: 3725 Robinson Road, Huntingtown, Calvert County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Single story wood framed house

Owner / Occupants: James Robinson

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 75,000.00 Contents: $ 50,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 35

Time to Control: 10 minutes

Discovered By: Occupant

Area of Origin: Chimney

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The fire was determined to be accidental as a result of a malfunction in the chimney. The fire extended into the attic of the house, causing moderate damage. The occupant was displaced and is being assisted by family.
 

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Date: 3/17/17

Time: 7:29 p.m.

Location / Address: 42660 Moll Dyer Road, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Wood Framed Storage Shed

Owner / Occupants: Owner - William Holly

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 1,500.00 Contents: $ 1,500.00

Smoke Alarm Status: None

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Leonardtown Volunterr Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 10

Time to Control: 5 minutes

Discovered By: Neighbor

Area of Origin: Rear of the shed

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The fire occurred in a lean-to portion of a wood framed shed on the property. The fire was quickly extinguished, which saved most of the shed's contents. The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time.
 

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Date: 3/18/17

Time: 8:15 p.m.

Location / Address: 7220 Burning Timber Lane, Owings, Calvert County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2003 GMC Work Truck

Owner / Occupants: Bryan Loveless

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 10,000.00 Contents: $ 2,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status:N/A

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 10

Time to Control: 5 minutes

Discovered By:Owner

Area of Origin: Interior of Vehicle's work body

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The fire occurred in the rear of the vehicle as a result of a malfunctioning power converter.
 
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