Fire Marshal Ridge House Fire; $250,000 loss; Homeowner experiences minor burns

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Date: 12/20/22

Time: 2:40 a.m.

Location / Address: 16125 Bradburn Lane, Ridge, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 1 Story Single Family Dwelling

Owner / Occupants: Louis Frederick Schumen, Jr.

Injuries : Homeowner

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

Smoke Alarm Status: Present - unknown if activated

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Ridge Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 65

Time to Control: 25 minutes

Discovered By: Homeowner

Area of Origin: Fireplace

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The homeowner sustained minor burns to his hands and the top of his head. He was treated for his injures on the scene.
 
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