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Date: 4/23/17

Time: 11:15 p.m.

Location / Address: 14478 South Solomons Island Rd., Solomons, Calvert County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Vacant 3 Story Bed and Breakfast

Owner / Occupants: Jeannie Cousineaux Stone, Louis Stone

Injuries or Deaths: Three firefighter injuries - one laceration, one injured knee, one injured ankle

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 50,000 Contents: $ 0

Smoke Alarm Status: None

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Solomons Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 2 # Of Firefighters: 80

Time to Control: 90 minutes

Discovered By: Passer-By

Area of Origin: Multiple points of origin

Preliminary Cause: Incendiary

Additional Information: Unknown suspect(s) entered the vacant structure and intentionally set the fire. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 543-550-6831.
 

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Date: 4/23/17

Time: 7:45 a.m.

Location / Address: 26 Raymond Avenue, Indian Head, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Attempted Arson

Description of Structure / Property: Chevrolet Tahoe

Owner / Occupants: David Hanson

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 0 Contents: $ o

Smoke Alarm Status: N/A

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: None

# of Alarms: 0 # Of Firefighters: 0

Time to Control: 0

Discovered By: Passer-By

Area of Origin: Gas Tank Filler Neck

Preliminary Cause: Attempted Arson

Additional Information: Unknown suspect(s) intentionally placed a trail of shoelaces from the vehicle's gas tank to the opposite side of the road. The suspect(s) then attempted to ignite the shoelaces, but were unsuccessful. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6831.
 

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Date: 4/23/17

Time: 3:59 a.m.

Location / Address: 46459 Sue Drive, Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Mobile Home

Owner / Occupants: Owner - Macie Briscoe

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 30,000 Contents: $ 20,000

Smoke Alarm Status: None

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Bay District Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 32

Time to Control: 20 minutes

Discovered By: Occupant

Area of Origin: Bedroom

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The fire occurred as a result of a malfunctioning appliance. Five adults and two children were displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross.
 

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Date: 4/20/17

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location / Address: 255 Alexander Lane, Solomons, Calvert County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire/Explosion

Description of Structure / Property: 1986 21' Thunderbird Powerboat

Owner / Occupants: Michael Shawn Franz

Injuries or Deaths: Owner taken to MedStar Washington - burns to legs

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: Solomons Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 15

Time to Control: 30 minutes

Discovered By: Marina Attendants

Area of Origin: Rear of Boat

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The refueling mishap occurred around 7:30 p.m.. The owner of the boat was transported to MedStar Washington Hospital with burns to his legs.
 

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Date: 4-20-17

Time: 11:42 p.m.

Location / Address: 1004 St. Paul's Drive, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2003 H3 Hummer

Owner / Occupants: Owner - Etta Smith

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 15,000.00 Contents: $ 100.00

Smoke Alarm Status: N/A

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 4

Time to Control: 10 minutes

Discovered By: Passer-By

Area of Origin: Passenger Compartment

Preliminary Cause: Incendiary

Additional Information: Unknown suspect(s) ignited combustibles within the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6832.
 

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Date: 4/23/17

Time: 11:15 p.m.

Location / Address: 14478 South Solomons Island Rd., Solomons, Calvert County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Vacant 3 Story Bed and Breakfast

Owner / Occupants: Jeannie Cousineaux Stone, Louis Stone

Injuries or Deaths: Three firefighter injuries - one laceration, one injured knee, one injured ankle

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 50,000 Contents: $ 0

Smoke Alarm Status: None

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Solomons Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 2 # Of Firefighters: 80

Time to Control: 90 minutes

Discovered By: Passer-By

Area of Origin: Multiple points of origin

Preliminary Cause: Incendiary

Additional Information: Unknown suspect(s) entered the vacant structure and intentionally set the fire. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 543-550-6831.

If not mistaken, The Calvert County Historical Society was before the County Commissioners on Tuesday (4-18-17) asking to preserve this building. A few days later it is set on fire....hmmmm.
 

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Date: 4/25/17

Time: 4:30 a.m.

Location / Address: 40900 New Market Turner Rd., Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County, MD

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 70' X 40' Barn

Owner / Occupants: Nancy Dodge

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 40,000.00 Contents: $ 10,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: N/A

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 20

Time to Control: 20 minutes

Discovered By: Stephen Abell

Area of Origin: Interior wall of barn

Preliminary Cause: Accidental - Electrical malfunction of extension cord

Additional Information: The cause of the fire was an electrical malfunction of an extension cord. The barn is a complete loss as a result of the fire. There were no injuries.
 

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If not mistaken, The Calvert County Historical Society was before the County Commissioners on Tuesday (4-18-17) asking to preserve this building. A few days later it is set on fire....hmmmm.
If true, that is one heck of a coincidence, especially since it was arson.
 
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