MARYLAND

STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 8/11/2015
TYPE OF INCIDENT:

TIME: 1:05 PM
FIRE

SUBMITTED BY: DFM M. Decker & DFM Z. Dell

EXPLOSIVE

OTHER:

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 24524 Ruff Ruff Lane, Hollywood, St Marys County

DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 2-Story Single Family Residence
OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Justin Smith
INJURIES OR DEATHS: None
ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 150000.00

CONTENTS: $ 50000.00

SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present - Working

FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: None
ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None
RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM M. Decker & DFM Z. Dell
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Hollywood, Bay District, Leonardtown, Second District,
Seventh District, Prince Frederick, Solomons VFD
# OF ALARMS: 1

# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40

TIME TO CONTROL: 15

DISCOVERED BY: Owner

AREA OF ORIGIN: Dining Room/Office
PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental
ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER American Red
Cross
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire was a result of an overheated lamp igniting
combustibles in the dining room/office area. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. One adult
and 2 children were displayed as a result of the fire and are being assisted by the American Red
Cross.
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