3 story apartment building fire displaces 26 residents; $1 Million damages

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46593 Valley Court, Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, Maryland


NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 4/28/22

Time: 4:10 a.m.

Location / Address: 46593 Valley Court, Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, Maryland



Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 3 Story, Garden Style Apartment

Owner / Occupants: Beth Cohen

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 700,000.00 Contents: $ 300,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present - Activated - Alerted Occupant

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Present - Activated

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Bay District Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 3 # Of Firefighters: 100

Time to Control: 2 Hours

Discovered By: Occupant

Area of Origin: Deck

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The incident involved a fire in a 3 story, garden style apartment building. The fire originated in the area of a 3rd floor balcony and spread to the roof structure of the building. Approximately 26 residents were displaced. The Red Cross is assisting residents with immediate needs. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time.
 
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