Fire Marshal Fire Investigations -- Catchup Thread -- March/April 2021

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NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 3/11/21

Time: 4:20 a.m.

Location / Address: 24461 Budds Creek Road, Clements, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Vehicle

Owner / Occupants: Gary Scruggs

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 50,000.00 Contents: $ 1,500.00

Smoke Alarm Status: N/A

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters:

Time to Control: 15 minutes

Discovered By: Vehicle Owner

Area of Origin: Engine Compartment of Vehicle

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The fire involved a vehicle parked in the driveway of the residence The fire extended to a nearby barn. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. 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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NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 3/12/21

Time: 12:17 a.m.

Location / Address: 47477 Southampton Dr., Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Shed

Owner / Occupants: Annie Mae Brown

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 250.00 Contents: $ 0

Smoke Alarm Status: N/A

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Bay District Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 10

Time to Control: 10 minutes

Discovered By: Owner

Area of Origin: Back Yard

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: An occupant of the home ignited a pile of leaves that was approximately 10 feet away from the shed in the back yard. The fire extended to the shed and caused minor damage. The occupant attempted to extinguish the fire. The occupant sustained minor burns to his foot and was transported to MedStar St. Mary's Hospital.

 

[Editor]

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 3/21/21

Time: 4:38 p.m.

Location / Address: 20190 Tower Hill Road, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 40 x 30 Detached Garage

Owner / Occupants: Francis Michael Harris

Injuries or Deaths: None

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

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: 25

Time to Control: 30 minutes

Discovered By: Neighbor

Area of Origin: Inter of Detached Garage

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: There were no injuries as a result of the fire. 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

 

[Editor]

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 3/29/21

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Location / Address: 20000 Block of Flat Iron Road, Great Mills, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Abandoned Farm House

Owner / Occupants: Owner - Frazier Family

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 5,000.00 Contents: $ 0

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: 25

Time to Control: 10 minutes

Discovered By: Passer-By

Area of Origin: Interior of House

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The house was completely destroyed by the fire. 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.

 

[Editor]

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 4/1/21

Time: 12:51 a.m.

Location / Address: 10185 Brookline Road, Mechanicsville, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 60 x 30 Detached Garage

Owner / Occupants: Melvin Stoltzfus

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 5,000.00 Contents: $ 0

Smoke Alarm Status: None

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 30

Time to Control: 40 minutes

Discovered By: Owner

Area of Origin: Interior of Detached Garage

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.

 

[Editor]

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 4/9/21

Time: 4:08 p.m.

Location / Address: Cornfield Harbor Dr. & Potomac River Dr., Scotland, St. Mary's County, MD

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 1997 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Owner / Occupants: Robert S Webb

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 1,000.00 Contents: $ 0

Smoke Alarm Status: N/A

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Ridge Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 5

Time to Control: 20 minutes

Discovered By: Occupant of Vehicle

Area of Origin: Under Investigation

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 443-550-6832.

 

[Editor]

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 4-17-21

Time: 2:30 p.m.

Location / Address: Oak Tree Subdivision Playground, Prince Frederick, Calvert County, MD

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Playground Equipment and Personal Belongings

Owner / Occupants: Oak Tree Subdivision

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: No Fire Department Response

# of Alarms: # Of Firefighters:

Time to Control:

Discovered By: Neighborhood Residents

Area of Origin: Playground Equipment and area around equipment

Preliminary Cause: Incendiary

Additional Information: On 4/18/21 it was reported that during the evening hours of 4/17/21 multiple juveniles were observed setting miscellaneous items on fire in the area of the playground equipment. 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, or the Arson Hotline at 1-800-492-7529.

 

[Editor]

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 4-19-21

Time: 2:40 a.m.

Location / Address: 9485 Marshall Corner Road, Pomfret, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 1999 Saab

Owner / Occupants: Dominique Nally

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 5,000.00 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: 10

Time to Control: 10 minutes

Discovered By: Passer-By

Area of Origin: Engine Compartment

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: 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, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6834 or the Arson Hotline at 1-800-492-7529.

 

[Editor]

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 4/27/21

Time: 3:36 p.m.

Location / Address: 15975 Covington Road, Brandywine, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Barn

Owner / Occupants: Barbara Duley

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 125,000.00 Contents: $ 25,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: N/A

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 40

Time to Control: 30 minutes

Discovered By: Passer-By

Area of Origin: Under Investigation

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The fire occurred in an approximately 60' X 50' barn, adjacent to a single family residence. The fire completely destroyed the barn and extended to the single family home, causing significant damage to the structure. This incident remains under investigation at this time.