MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 5/14/2013 TYPE OF INCIDENT: TIME: 3:36 p.m. FIRE SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean OTHER:

EXPLOSIVE

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 11755 Edge Hill Road, Newburg, Charles County, Maryland DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Porch Attached to a Single Family Residence OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Ryan & Amanda Cumpston (Occupants) INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE $5,000 CONTENTS: $0

SMOKE ALARM STATUS: n/a FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: n/a ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): No RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Newburg, Bel Alton VFD and Naval District Dahlgren # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 12 TIME TO CONTROL: 5 min.

DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Exterior rear deck PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: OTHER ATF FBI MSP

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire was caused by the spontaneous combustion of mulch which set fire to the exterior rear deck of the residence and combustible materials on the deck. The fire was discovered by a neighbor. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820