MARYLAND

STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation


DATE: 5/4/14 TIME: 1:11 A.M. SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
TYPE OF INCIDENT: FIRE EXPLOSIVE OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 24434 Ruff Ruff Lane, Hollywood, St. Marys County
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Single story wood framed home
OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Joshua Gatton
INJURIES OR DEATHS: None
ESTIMATED $ LOSS: Structure: $25,000 Contents: $10,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present
FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A
ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None
RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Hollywood, Bay District, Second District, Leonardtown and
Seventh District VFDs
# OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 35 TIME TO CONTROL: 5 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor
AREA OF ORIGIN: Basement Entrance
PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary
ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be incendiary from suspect(s) igniting
combustible materials at the entrance to the basement. The house was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the State Fire Marshals Office, Southern
Region at 443-550-6833.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office 443-550-6820