MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 08/10/2013 TYPE OF IN/CIDENT: TIME: 1:33 A.M. FIRE SUBMITTED BY: DFM Caryn McMahon OTHER:

EXPLOSIVE

LOCATION / ADDRESS: Old Golden Beach Road and Suite Landing Road, Mechanicsville, St. Marys County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Charles Grigg Jr, owner INJURIES OR DEATHS: 47 year old male sustained non-life threatening burn injuries to arms and face ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $11,000.00

SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): Not Applicable RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Caryn McMahon RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Mechanicsville VFD # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 8 TIME TO CONTROL: 5 minutes

DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Rear, bed compartment of vehicle PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: OTHER ATF FBI MSP

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche was traveling towards Golden Beach in Mechanicsville when the driver smelled smoke coming into the passenger compartment. He stopped and exited the vehicle, and discovering fire in the rear bed. The victim sustained burns on his arms and face. He was transported to Washington Hospital Burn Center, MedStar by medivac helicopter (MSP Trooper 2). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6831