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Date: 1/10/2021


Time: 7:30 a.m


Location / Address: 41399 Philip Lane, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County


Type of Incident: Dwelling Fire


Description of Structure / Property: Two-story, single family dwelling


Owner / Occupants: Sherry Marshall


Injuries or Deaths: None reported


Estimated $ Loss: $1,000,000.00 in total damages


Smoke Alarm Status: Present and activated


Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not present


Arrests(s): N/A


Primary Responding Fire Department: Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department


# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 50


Time to Control: 60 minutes


Discovered By: Homeowner


Area of Origin: Attached garage


Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation - While the fire remains under investigation, criminal activity is not suspected


Additional Information: The homeowner was awake at the time of the fire and noticed heavy fire conditions coming from the garage area of the home. She and another occupant were able to escape safely. Unfortunately a family dog perished. Owner being assisted by family.

 

[Editor]

Date: 01/17/2021

Time: 3:50 p.m.

Location / Address: 15 South View Drive, Huntingtown, Calvert County

Type of Incident: Dwelling Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Single-family dwelling w/ attached garage

Injuries or Deaths: One firefighter sustained a minor injury

Estimated $ Loss: $50,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present and activated

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not present

Arrests(s): N/A

Primary Responding Fire Department: Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 25

Time to Control: 10 minutes

Discovered By: Owner

Area of Origin: Garage

Preliminary Cause: Discarded smoking material

Additional Information: Three adults and one child are displaced and are being assisted by Red Cross

 

[Editor]

Date: 1/28/2021

Time: 10:20 p.m.

Location / Address: 21847 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property:

Owner / Occupants: Motel 6

Injuries or Deaths: None

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

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: 15

Time to Control: 5 minutes

Discovered By: Passer-By

Area of Origin: Room 318 - Within condemned area of the Motel

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 or the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office at 301-475-4200.

 

[Editor]

Date: 2/15/21

Time: 2:38 p.m.

Location / Address: 43625 St. John's Road, Hollywood, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Single Wide Mobile Home

Owner / Occupants: Rory Thompson

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 30,000.00 Contents: $ 5.000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: N/A

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 50

Time to Control: 30 minutes

Discovered By: Resident

Area of Origin: Living Room

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The fire involved a single wide mobile home that was attached to a 2 story single family dwelling/ The fire severely damaged the mobile home and caused moderate smoke and heat damage to the single family home. No injures were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

 

[Editor]

Date: 2/5/21

Time: 7:11 p.m.

Location / Address: 37240 Gibson Road, Bushwood, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Single Family Dwelling

Owner / Occupants: Joyce Donaldson

Injuries or Deaths: Injuries - 2 Firefighters and 1 Occupant

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

Smoke Alarm Status: Present

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: 7th District Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 70

Time to Control: 45 minutes

Discovered By: Resident

Area of Origin: Ceiling Space

Preliminary Cause: Chimney

Additional Information: The fire involved a 1 story single family dwelling. The fire originated in the ceiling space of the dwelling and extended throughout the home. Two Firefighters were treated for minor injuries and released. The occupant was transported for a medical emergency.

 

[Editor]

Date: 2-19-21

Time: 4:31 a.m.

Location / Address: 39593 Potomac Avenue, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2-Story Single Family Dwelling

Owner / Occupants: Daniel Fitzgerald

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 350,000.00 Contents: $ 100,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Second District Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 40

Time to Control: 30 Minutes

Discovered By: Neighbors

Area of Origin: Under Investigation

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The fire, which destroyed a 2 story single family dwelling, remains under investigation. There were no injuries as a result of this fire. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6834.

 

[Editor]

Date: 2-19-21

Time: 2:43 a.m.

Location / Address: 22085 Whites Neck Road, Bushwood, St. Mary's County Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 50 x 80 Detached Storage Garage and Approximately 20 Vehicles

Owner / Occupants: William Bailey, Jr.

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 250,000.00 Contents: $ 750,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 48

Time to Control: 1 Hour

Discovered By: Owner

Area of Origin: Under Investigation

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The garage and approximately 20 vehicles were 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 443-550-6834.

 

[Editor]

Date: 2-21-21

Time: 2:26 a.m.

Location / Address: 46823 Flower Drive, Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Single Family Townhouse

Owner / Occupants: Jermaine Renteria

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 100,000.00 Contents: $ 50,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present - Activated

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Bay District Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 31

Time to Control: 30 Minutes

Discovered By: Occupant

Area of Origin: Living Room

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: There were no injuries as a result of this 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]

Date: 2-28-21

Time: 6:59 p.m.

Location / Address: 10904 Maryland Woods Court, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Split Foyer, Single Family Dwelling

Owner / Occupants: Currie Family

Injuries or Deaths: 1 Firefighter injury

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

Smoke Alarm Status: Present / Activated

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 2 # Of Firefighters: 30

Time to Control: 20 minutes

Discovered By: Homeowner

Area of Origin: Basement Screened-In Patio

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The fire was the result of an electrical event from a small freezer plugged into a power strip. The occupants of the home witnessed the fire and were able to safety escape without injury. The occupants of the home are being assisted by family. There was 1 firefighter injury. The firefighter was transported to MedStar Washington for treatment of minor burns.

 

[Editor]

Date: 3/7/21

Time: 10:12 p.m.

Location / Address: 5200 Rivers Edge Place, Indian Head, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Single Family Dwelling

Owner / Occupants: Owner - Lanwan, LLC

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 100,000.00 Contents: $ 0

Smoke Alarm Status: Not Present

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Potomac Heights Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 42

Time to Control: 40 minutes

Discovered By: Neighbor

Area of Origin: Ball Room

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The home was vacant at the time of the fire. 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]

Date: 3/6/21

Time: 5:10 p.m.

Location / Address: 41021 Cryer Court, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 50 x 100 Barn

Owner / Occupants: Douglas Mousseau

Injuries or Deaths: None

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

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: 70

Time to Control: 45 minutes

Discovered By: Neighbor

Area of Origin: Interior of Barn

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The fire destroyed the 50 x 100 barn along with a large amount of hay stored inside. 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 443-550-6820.