MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 2/22/14
TIME: 12:16 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 42278 Riva Ridge Road, Hollywood, St. Mary’s County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Single story wood framed home OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Brian and Donna Jordan INJURIES OR DEATHS: One firefighter sustained a minor laceration to the head while operating inside the house. The firefighter was treated and released at the scene. ESTIMATED $ LOSS: Structure: $150,000 Contents: $50,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Hollywood, Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, Bay District and Seventh District VFD’s # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 35
TIME TO CONTROL: 20 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Mechanical Room PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental from an electrical malfunction at a switch operating a water softener. The fire extended to the attic and spread throughout the home. The house is uninhabitable and the family was displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820