MARYLAND

STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation

DATE: 5/4/2012 TIME: 5:28 PM SUBMITTED BY: DFM Dexter Hodges

TYPE OF INCIDENT: FIRE EXPLOSIVE OTHER:

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 7429 B Street, Chesapeake Beach, Calvert County, MD

DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Vacant/demolished single family home fire

OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Bank-owned

INJURIES OR DEATHS: N/A

ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 0.00 CONTENTS: $ 0.00

SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A

FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A

ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None

RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Dexter Hodges

RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): North Beach VFD

# OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 16 TIME TO CONTROL: 2

DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor

AREA OF ORIGIN: Basement structure area

PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary

ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be intentionally set on fire by some unidentified juvenile suspect(s) after they reportedly ignited some wood and other combustible materials inside the basement of the demolished house. Neighbors noticed the smoke and called 911. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. If anyone has any information related to this incident, please call the Office of the State Fire Marshal at 443-550-6832.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820