Local Fire Investigations

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Date: 4/2/18

Time: 2:27 p.m.

Location / Address: 28180 Woodburn Hill Road, Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Wood Framed Home

Owner / Occupants: Jesse Stoltvfus

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 200,000.00 Contents: $ 50,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: None Present

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 44

Time to Control: 1 hour

Discovered By: Neighbor

Area of Origin: Deck

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 443-550-6835.

 

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3930 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick, Calvert County

Date: 3/31/18

Time: 4:11 p.m.

Location / Address: 3930 Hallowing Point Road, Prince Frederick, Calvert County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 3 Story Single Family Home

Owner / Occupants: Owner- Christina Kelley

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 500.00 Contents: $ 0

Smoke Alarm Status: N/A

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 20

Time to Control: 5 minutes

Discovered By: Occupant

Area of Origin: Exterior

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The fire was the result of improperly discarded smoking materials which ignited combustibles on the exterior of the home, extending to the exterior siding. There were no injuries reported as a result of the fire.

 

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5765 Luben Road, Waldorf, Charles County

Date: 3-30-18

Time: 3:25 a.m.

Location / Address: 5765 Luben Road, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 1 Story Detached Garage

Owner / Occupants: William Burch - Owner Wesley Elliott - Renter

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 80,000.00 Contents: $ 160,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: None

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 48

Time to Control: 20 minutes

Discovered By: Occupants of home.

Area of Origin: Interior of Garage

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The occupants of the home were awakened by a "popping" sound and noticed smoke coming from the garage. The family was not displaced as a result of the fire, and no injuries were reported. 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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14465 Forest Drive, Newburg, Charles County

Date: 3/27/18

Time: 11:09 p.m.

Location / Address: 14465 Forest Drive, Newburg, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Detached Wood Framed Garage

Owner / Occupants: Elaine & Oynaks Johnson

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 15,000.00 Contents: $ 5,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: None

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 20

Time to Control: 30 minutes

Discovered By: Owner

Area of Origin: Interior of Garage

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The fire was the result of a malfunction of a wood burning stove in the garage.

 

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12470 Rousby Hall Road, Lusby, Calvert County

Date: 3-25-18

Time: 8:04 a.m.

Location / Address: 12470 Rousby Hall Road, Lusby, Calvert County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 1 Story Single Family Home

Owner / Occupants: Timothy White, Tracy Griffith

Injuries or Deaths: 2 children with 2nd degree burns

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 130,000.00 Contents: $ 50,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: None present

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Solomons Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 40

Time to Control: 10 minutes

Discovered By: Occupants of the home

Area of Origin: Interior of home.

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: Two children sustained non-life threatening burns and were flown to Childrens Hospital. The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6835.

 

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2212 Elgin Court, Waldorf, Charles County

Date: 3/21/18

Time: 6:37 p.m.

Location / Address: 2212 Elgin Court, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fiure

Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Single Family Home

Owner / Occupants: Stephen & Jennifer Hardeman

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 200,000.00 Contents: $ 3,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present Did not activate

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 30

Time to Control: 20 minutes

Discovered By: Occupants of the home

Area of Origin: Exterior - Fire Pit in rear of home

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: Embers from an outdoor fire pit ignited combustibles under the house. The family was displaced as a result of the fire, and are being assisted by friends.

Photo courtesy of Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department.

 

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12336 Neale Sound Drive, Cobb Island, Charles County

Date: 3-24-18

Time: 8:51 p.m.

Location / Address: 12336 Neale Sound Drive, Cobb Island, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 1 Story Single Family Home

Owner / Occupants: Owner - Robert Rice

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 150,000.00 Contents: $ 50,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: None

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 50

Time to Control: 15 minutes

Discovered By: Passer-By

Area of Origin: Exterior of Home

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The fire displaced 2 adults and 2 children. The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, at 443-550-6834.

 

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Date: 4/5/18

Time: 5:14 a.m.

Location / Address: 22266 Wicomico Street, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2004 Dodge Pick Up

Owner / Occupants: Roger Chin & Jessica Reid

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: Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 10

Time to Control: 5 minutes

Discovered By: Owner / Visiting Relative

Area of Origin: Bed of Truck

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 443-550-6834.

 

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809 Golden West Way, Lusby, Calvert County

Date: 4-9-18

Time: 1:47 p.m.

Location / Address: 809 Golden West Way, Lusby, Calvert County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 1 & 1/2 Story Wood Framed Home

Owner / Occupants: Judy Lynn Moorefield

Injuries or Deaths: 1 Occupant - non-life-threatening injury; 2 Firefighters - minor burns. All were treated and released.

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 120,000.00 Contents: $ 50,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present - Unknown if activated

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 50

Time to Control: 10 minutes

Discovered By: Neighbors

Area of Origin: Exterior - Deck

Preliminary Cause: Accidental - Discarded Smoking Materials

Additional Information: Neighbors noticed a small fire extending to the deck of the home. The occupant attempted to extinguish the fire but was unsuccessful. The family was displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross.

 

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Date: 4-9-18

Time: 6:15 p.m.

Location / Address: 21330 Castaway Circle, Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 3 Story, Middle of the group Townhome

Owner / Occupants: Campbell

Injuries or Deaths: 1 adult and 2 children were transported to MedStar St. Mary's Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 15,000.00 Contents: $ 5,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present - Activated

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Activated - Contained Fire

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Bay District Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 35

Time to Control: 5 minutes

Discovered By: Juvenile in home.

Area of Origin: Interior of Garage

Preliminary Cause: Accidental - Child playing with lighter

Additional Information: The family was displaced as a result of the fire and are being assisted by the American Red Cross and other family members.

 

[Editor]

Date: 04/12/2018

Time: 5:30 P.M.

Location / Address: JCPenney Department Store, 11130 Mall Circle, Waldorf, Charles County, MD

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Three bath Towels - Damaged

Owner / Occupants: JCPenney Department Store Company

Injuries or Deaths: None Reported

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $0.00 Contents: $0.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present - Did not active due to the fire being quickly extinguished by a JCPenney employee.

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Present - Did not activate due to the fire being quickly extinguished by a JCPenney employee.

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: None

# of Alarms: 0 # Of Firefighters: 0

Time to Control: 5 Minutes

Discovered By: Customer

Area of Origin: Bath Towels

Preliminary Cause: Incendiary

Additional Information: If anyone has any information regarding this fire please, contact the Upper Eastern Regional Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal at 410-822-7609 or the Southern Regional Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal at 443-550-6820.

 

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Date: 04/12/2018

Time: 10:03 P.M.

Location / Address: 38795 Foley Mattingly Road, Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County, MD

Type of Incident: Barn Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 50' X 70' Pole Barn

Owner / Occupants: Owner: Ricky Taylor Occupant: Benjamin Hamlet

Injuries or Deaths: The occupant sustained minor, non-fire related injuries and was transported to St. Mary's Hospital in stable condition.

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $100,000.00 Contents: $30,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Unknown

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not Present

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Mechanicsville VFD

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 40

Time to Control: 40 Minutes

Discovered By: Occupant

Area of Origin: Under Investigation

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: If anyone has information regarding this fire, please contact the Upper Eastern Regional Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal at 410-822-7609 or the Upper Southern Regional Office at 443-550-6820.

 

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Date: 4-18-18

Time: 3:15 a.m.

Location / Address: Eagle Court, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2006 Ford Fusion

Owner / Occupants: Tenea Washington

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 1,600.00 Contents: $ 0

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: 5 minutes

Discovered By: Neighbor

Area of Origin: Interior of Vehicle

Preliminary Cause: Incendiary

Additional Information: Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6835.

 

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6435 Mt. Pisgah Farm Road, La Plata, Charles County

Date: 4-18-18

Time: 12:04 p.m.

Location / Address: 6435 Mt. Pisgah Farm Road, La Plata, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 1 Story Single Family Home

Owner / Occupants: Travis Finkle

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 200,000.00 Contents: $ 50,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: None

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Marbury Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 40

Time to Control: 30 minutes

Discovered By: Firefighter

Area of Origin: Exterior - Rear Porch

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The fire was discovered by a firefighter traveling on Poor House Road. He observed smoke coming from the back of the home. The investigation revealed that failure of an electrical switch was the cause of the fire. The homeowner was displaced and is being assisted by friends. There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

 

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Bushwood Men Charged with St. Mary's Co. Recreational Vehicle Fire

ST. MARY'S COUNTY, MD (April 16, 2018) - A Deputy State Fire Marshal has served a criminal summons to two men involved in setting fire to a recreational vehicle in Charlotte Hall. The RV is owned by Daniel Leon Lindsey, Sr.

On March 5, 2018, at approximately 6:43 pm, approximately 5 firefighters from Newburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to a one alarm fire located at the intersection of Budds Creek Road and Old Mill Road causing approximately $40,000 in damages.

As a result of the investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office, it was determined that Daniel Leon Lindsey, Sr. (7/1/1960) and David Leon Lindsey (01/20/1999) both currently residing at 22615 Mill Creek Drive, Bushwood, St. Mary's County are involved with intentionally setting fire to the 2004 Monaco RV. As a result of the ongoing investigation, both men were charged with Arson 2nd Degree and Conspiracy to Commit Arson 2nd Degree. The Deputy State Fire Marshal served the two men with the Criminal Summons at the LaPlata State Police Barrack at approximately 8:15 a.m. without incident.

 

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Date: 4-19-18

Time: 3:00 a.m.

Location / Address: 2450 Crain Highway, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Honda Accord (2), Honda Odeyssey (2), Ford Transit Van (1)

Owner / Occupants: Waldorf Honda

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 100,000.00 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: 10

Time to Control: 20 minutes

Discovered By: Passers-By

Area of Origin: Underneath one of the Honda Accords

Preliminary Cause: Incendiary

Additional Information: Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6832.