MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 1/9/2014 TYPE OF INCIDENT: TIME: 3:30 AM FIRE SUBMITTED BY: DFM Don Brenneman EXPLOSIVE OTHER:

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 23408 Grampton Road, Clements, St. Mary's County, MD DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: A one story single family home OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Donald R. Williams INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 125000.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present, unknown if activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: None ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Don Brenneman RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Seventh District, Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Hollywood, Bel Alton, LaPlata and Bay District VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40 TIME TO CONTROL: 30 CONTENTS: $ 0.00

DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Living room PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER Charles

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was discovered by a neighbor. The owners were not at home at the time of the fire. The investigation revealed that a kerosene space heater was left burning, which ignited nearby combustibles. There were no reported injuries and the owners are being assisted by family members. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820