Fire Marshal Fire Marshall Investigations; March-2025

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NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION​

Date: March 4, 2025

Time: 12:34 P.M.

Location / Address: 38395 Pleasant View Drive, Charlotte Hall, St. Mary's County

Type of Incident: Garage Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Single story wood framed detached garage

Owner / Occupants: James and Theresa Lee

Injuries or Deaths: An adult male resident of the home sustained minor burns and smoke inhalation. The individual was flown by Maryland State Police Trooper 7 to Baltimore Shock Trauma to treat his injuries.

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 70,000 Contents: $ 30,000

Smoke Alarm Status: Not Present

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not Present

Arrests(s): N/A

Primary Responding Fire Department: Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 75

Time to Control: One hour

Discovered By: Neighbor

Area of Origin: Exterior of the Garage

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The fire was discovered by a neighbor after seeing smoke and flames. The fire spread from a pile of burning debris that became out of control due to wind. The fire did cause minor damage to the nearby home.

 

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NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION​

Date: 3/19/2025

Time: 6:54 P.M.

Location / Address: 21603 Bean Family Lane, California, St. Mary's County

Type of Incident: House Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Single family dwelling

Owner / Occupants: Connie Bean

Injuries or Deaths: Two patients were transported for smoke inhalation

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 10,000 Contents: $ 10,000

Smoke Alarm Status: Present

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): N/A

Primary Responding Fire Department: Bay District VFD

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 40

Time to Control: 5 Minutes

Discovered By: Occupant

Area of Origin: Kitchen

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The fire originated in the kitchen of the dwelling and was contained to the area of origin. The son of the homeowner noted smoke from the dwelling and was able to contain the fire until firefighters arrived. The homeowner and the son were both flown to MedStar Washington for smoke inhalation.

 

[Editor]

Date: 3/20/2025

Time: 4:01 P.M.

Location / Address: 2345 Progress Court, Waldorf, Charles County

Type of Incident: House Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Two story single family home

Owner / Occupants: James Powell

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 300,000 Contents: $ 50,000

Smoke Alarm Status: Present and Activated

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): N/A

Primary Responding Fire Department: Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 48

Time to Control: 30 minutes

Discovered By: Neighbor

Area of Origin: Attic

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The fire was determined to be accidental and began in the area of the furnace. There were no injuries as a result of the fire and the home was uninhabitable following the incident.