Local Fire Investigations

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Some of these are old, but here they are anyway.

Date: November 25, 2019

Time: 8:05 a.m.

Location / Address: 255 Lore Road, Solomons Island, Calvert County

Type of Incident: Boat Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 1985, 32-foot Trojan Power Boat

Owner / Occupants: Kevin Edmondson

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $10,000 Contents: $5,000

Smoke Alarm Status: N/A

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

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

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 13

Time to Control: 10 minutes

Discovered By: Dock Master

Area of Origin: Cockpit

Preliminary Cause: Electrical

Additional Information: This fire involved a 1983, 32-foot Trojan power boat moored in a slip at Beacon Marina. Firefighters arrived to find fire in the cabin area of the vessel and were able to quickly extinguish it before it could spread outside the vessel of origin. The fire was determined to be caused by an overloaded, multi-outlet extension cord and was classified as accidental in nature.

 

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Date: 12-9-19

Time: 4:26 p.m.

Location / Address: 29864 Grant Road, Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: One Story Single Family Dwelling

Owner / Occupants: Vacant - Unknown

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 200,000.00 Contents: $ 0

Smoke Alarm Status: Present

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 15

Time to Control: 15 minutes

Discovered By: Neighbor

Area of Origin: Living Room

Preliminary Cause: Incendiary

Additional Information: The fire originated in the living room of the home. The home was vacant and there was no electric power to the home at the time of the fire. There were no injures as a result of this incident. 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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Date: 12-22-19

Time: 11:19 p.m.

Location / Address: 22640 Wheatlys Apt Way, Leonardtown, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 1 Story Single Family Dwelling

Owner / Occupants: Stephanie Cole, Occupant

Injuries or Deaths: None

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

Smoke Alarm Status: Unknown

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Unknown

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 5

Time to Control: 0

Discovered By: Occupant

Area of Origin: Exterior of Home

Preliminary Cause: Incendiary

Additional Information: Unknown suspect(s) intentionally set fire to the rear exterior of the occupied residence. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6834 or 443-550-6820.

 

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Date: 1-4-2020

Time: 5:01 p.m.

Location / Address: 1170 Smallwood Drive, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Dodge Challenger

Owner / Occupants: Olivia Geter

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 10,000.00 Contents: $ 250.00

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: 10 minutes

Discovered By: Passer-By

Area of Origin: Engine Compartment

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The owner exited the vehicle and entered a nearby store. She was alerted by a passer-by that her vehicle was on fire. The fire damaged two adjacent vehicles. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental.

 

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Date: 1-12-20

Time: 7:20 a.m.

Location / Address: Area of Old Hermanville Road, Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Owner / Occupants: Sophia Reed

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 4,000.00 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: 5

Time to Control: 5 minutes

Discovered By: Passer-By

Area of Origin: Interior of Vehicle

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The fire was the result of an unknown person(s) intentionally igniting the interior passenger compartment of the vehicle. The vehicle was found abandoned on Old Hermanville Road in Lexington Park. 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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Date: 1-11-20

Time: 12:00 p.m.

Location / Address: Riverside Road & Maryland Point Road, Nanjemoy, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2016 Toyota Corolla

Owner / Occupants: Shannell Stewart & Serena Anderson

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 13,000.00 Contents: $ 0

Smoke Alarm Status: N/A

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 5

Time to Control: 5 minutes

Discovered By: Passer By

Area of Origin: Interior of Vehicle

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The fire was the result of an unknown person(s) intentionally igniting the interior passenger compartment of the vehicle. The vehicle was found abandoned along the side of Riverside Road in Nanjemoy, Maryland. 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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Date: 1/21/2020

Time: 4:43 a.m.

Location / Address: 10856 Maplewood Court, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Single Family Dwelling

Owner / Occupants: Terri Daniels

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 50,000.00 Contents: $ 25,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present - Activated

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 40

Time to Control: 10 minutes

Discovered By: Owner

Area of Origin: Living Room

Preliminary Cause: Accidental - Failure of an electrical device.

Additional Information: The fire occurred in the living room of the home. The occupant was alerted by the residential smoke detectors installed in the home. The occupant found fire in the living room and was able to escape without injury. The fire is determined to be accidental, caused by an electrical component located in the living room.

 

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Date: 1/27/2020

Time: 11:05 p.m.

Location / Address: 9805 Canary Drive, Bel Alton, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Split Foyer - Single Family Dwelling

Owner / Occupants: Martin & LauraLei Culp

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 50,000.00 Contents: $ 25,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present - Activated

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Bel Alton Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 40

Time to Control: 15 minutes

Discovered By: Occupant

Area of Origin: Exterior of Home

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The fire was the result of the exterior ventilation pipe of the pellet stove igniting vegetation on the exterior of the residence. The occupants were alerted by the smoke detectors in the residence and were able to escape without injury. Three adults have been displaced and are being assisted by family.

 

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Date: 1-29-2020

Time: 4:45 p.m.

Location / Address: Ben Doane Road at Riverside Road, Indian Head, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2015 GMC Yukon

Owner / Occupants: Dwayne Newman

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 15,000.00 Contents: $ 0

Smoke Alarm Status: N/A

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 5

Time to Control: 10 minutes

Discovered By: Local Resident

Area of Origin: Interior Passenger Compartment of Vehicle

Preliminary Cause: Incendiary

Additional Information: The fire was intentionally set in the interior passenger compartment of the vehicle. There were no injures 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.