Maryland State Fire Marshal
News Release
Martin O’Malley Governor
Brian S. Geraci State Fire Marshal
FIRE INCIDENT AT MIDDLE SCHOOL RESULTS IN CHARGES BEING BROUGHT AGAINST TWO JUVENILES ST. MARY’S COUNTY, MD (April 14, 2014) – Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged two male youths, ages 13 & 14, after an incident involving a fire inside the boys restroom at Esparanza Middle School located at 22790 Maple Road in Lexington Park. The 11:00 a.m. fire was quickly extinguished by the students after they ignited paper combustibles in a urinal and trashcan. Investigators determined the damage was limited to the trash can at an estimated value of $50.00. No injuries were reported during the incident. Both juveniles were charged with 1st Degree Arson and referred to the custody of their parents pending actions by the St. Mary’s County Department of Juvenile services. ###
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is an agency of the Department of State Police dedicated to helping protect citizens from fire and explosion through a comprehensive program of education, inspection, investigation and fire protection engineering. For more information on fire safety call 1-800-525-3124, log onto our website at: www.mdsp.org/firemarshal and/or http://facebook.com/MarylandStateFireMarshal. Media contact: Bruce D. Bouch, Deputy State Fire Marshal; 443-324-6876
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