MARYLAND

STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation

DATE: 12/26/2011 TIME: 4:00 P.M. SUBMITTED BY: DFM Caryn McMahon

TYPE OF IN/CIDENT: FIRE EXPLOSIVE OTHER:

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 48132 Peach Tree Way, Lexington Park, St. Mary’s County

DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: One story, single family dwelling with attached garage

OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): David and JoAnn Connolly, owners

INJURIES OR DEATHS: None

ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $1500.00

SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present, not activated

FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A

ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): Under Investigation

RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Caryn McMahon

RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: N/A

# OF ALARMS: N/A # OF FIREFIGHTERS: N/A TIME TO CONTROL: N/A

DISCOVERED BY: Owner of residence

AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of garage

PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary

ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP

OTHER St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The garage of a vacant, single family dwelling was intentionally set on fire,

and left to burn. The fire burned itself out and was discovered when the homeowner returned to the property.

Anyone with any additional information about this incident is asked to call the State Fire Marshal’s Office,

Southern Region at (443)-550-6831.

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