MARYLAND

STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation

DATE: 4/25/2014 TIME: 8:59 PM SUBMITTED BY: DSFM J. Ray #8608
TYPE OF INCIDENT: FIRE EXPLOSIVE OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 35823 Army Navy Drive, Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 1995 Ford F-150 pickup truck
OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Jeffrey Johnson
INJURIES OR DEATHS: None
ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 1400.00 CONTENTS: $ 100.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A
FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A
ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None
RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DSFM J. Ray
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Mechanicsville VFD
# OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 6 TIME TO CONTROL: N/A
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant of residence
AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior passenger compartment of truck
PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary
ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A fire was discovered burning inside the interior of a vehicle which
was parked in the driveway of the residence. The vehicle belonged to an individual who was a guest
at the residence. Upon discovering the fire, the occupants used a garden hose and fire extinguisher
to put out the fire before the fire department arrived. Anyone with any additional information
regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional
Office, at 443-550-6832.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of the State Fire Marshal 443-550-6820