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Date: 8-1-18

Time: 6:00 a.m.

Location / Address: 4050 Songbird Lane, Broomes Island, Calvert County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 1 Story Single Family Home

Owner / Occupants: Dan Koppers

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 45,000 Contents: $

Smoke Alarm Status: Present - Unknown if activated

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 16

Time to Control: 40 minutes

Discovered By: Neighbor

Area of Origin: Under Investigation

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: Neighbors saw fire coming from the house and called 9-1-1. 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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44500 Hawks Nest Farm Road, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Date: 8-3-18

Time: 2:41 p.m.

Location / Address: 44500 Hawks Nest Farm Road, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Detached concrete block and wood framed garage.

Owner / Occupants: Clayton Cullison

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 200,000.00 Contents: $200,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: None

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Valley Lee Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 30

Time to Control: 40 minutes

Discovered By: Employees

Area of Origin: Garage office

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: 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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4770 Crain Highway, White Plains, Charles County, Maryland

Date: 8-3-18

Time: 9:21 p.m.

Location / Address: 4770 Crain Highway, White Plains, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Chrysler Passenger Vehicle

Owner / Occupants: Unknown

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ Undetermined at this time. Contents: $

Smoke Alarm Status: N/A

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: La Plata Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 6

Time to Control: 10 minutes

Discovered By: Passer-By

Area of Origin: Interior of Vehicle

Preliminary Cause: Incendiary

Additional Information: The vehicle was driven to a secluded area of a lumber yard and intentionally ignited. The investigation continues to identify the vehicle's make, model and owner. 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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2210 Crain Highway, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland

Date: 8-8-18

Time: 6:40 p.m.

Location / Address: 2210 Crain Highway, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: White, Chevrolet Impala

Owner / Occupants: Dewayne Bell

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 5,000.00 Contents: $

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: 5

Time to Control: 5 minutes

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Area of Origin: Interior of Vehicle

Preliminary Cause: Accidental - Overheating of ACER Tablet

Additional Information: The owner was notified of the fire and attempted to extinguish it, but was pushed back by the fire and heat.
 

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13042 Mill Creek Road, Lusby, Calvert County, Maryland

Date: 8/11/18

Time: 6:33 a.m.

Location / Address: 13042 Mill Creek Road, Lusby, Calvert County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 1 Story Wood Framed Residence

Owner / Occupants: Lawrence & Joyce Patrick

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 150,000.00 Contents: $ 75,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present - Activated

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Solomons Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 28

Time to Control: 40 minutes

Discovered By: Homeowner

Area of Origin: Rear Exterior of Home

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: A portable generator was being utilized to provide electrical service to the home. The generator ignited a nearby doghouse, which spread to the residence. Two adults were displaced as a result of the fire and are being assisted by family members.
 

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125 Fairground Road, Prince Frederick, Calvert County, Maryland

Date: 8/15/18

Time: 5:20 a.m.

Location / Address: 125 Fairground Road, Prince Frederick, Calvert County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Block Building

Owner / Occupants: Carol Porto Treatment Center

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 300.00 Contents: $

Smoke Alarm Status: Present - Activated

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Present - No activation

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 9

Time to Control: 5 minutes

Discovered By: Employee

Area of Origin: Bathroom

Preliminary Cause: Accidental - Discarded Smoking Materials

Additional Information: Shortly after 5:00 a.m. the occupants and employees were awoken by the smoke alarms. They discovered a trash can melted and smoldering in the bathroom.
 

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7478 Shirley Blvd., Port Tobacco, Charles County, Maryland

Date: 8/18/18

Time: 12:50 a.m.

Location / Address: 7478 Shirley Blvd., Port Tobacco, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2006 Spartan Dutchstar Motorhome

Owner / Occupants: Nathan & Jennifer Owen

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 80,000.00 Contents: $ 20,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present - Activated

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: La Plata Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 19

Time to Control: 10 minutes

Discovered By: Occupant

Area of Origin: Interior of Motorhome

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The occupant awoke to find smoke in the motorhome. The occupant went outside to investigate and observed fire coming from the exterior access panel for the refrigerator. The fire quickly spread throughout the vehicle before it could be extinguished.
 

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Date: 8/18/18

Time: 12:50 a.m.

Location / Address: 7478 Shirley Blvd., Port Tobacco, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2006 Spartan Dutchstar Motorhome


Discovered By: Occupant

Area of Origin: Interior of Motorhome

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The occupant awoke to find smoke in the motorhome. The occupant went outside to investigate and observed fire coming from the exterior access panel for the refrigerator. The fire quickly spread throughout the vehicle before it could be extinguished.

This was too close for comfort! This is a friend of mine. So thankful the guy that was in there got out and wasn't injured or trapped in there. RVs go up so fast!
Here is a view that another friend took while it was burning. Our place is to the left in the picture.

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