For Home Fire Sprinkler Week The Office of the State Fire Marshal, in conjunction with the Maryland State Firemen’s Association, will conduct a burn demonstration at the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute on Friday, May 24, 2019 during Home Fire Sprinkler Week. Starting at 10:30 a.m., fire safety experts will conduct a side-by-side burn at […]
Fire Destroys House and Garage in Prince Frederick
On April 3, 2019 at 10:21 pm, a fire at 2420 Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, was discovered by the owner. The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department responded. The fire started in the single story detached garage. There was a smoke alarm present. The preliminary cause is under investigation. The estimated loss to the […]
Fatal Townhouse Fire in Chesapeake Beach
UPDATE: Deputy State Fire Marshals have concluded their origin and cause investigation. Based on the extensive damage to the structure, the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation. However, it has been confirmed that the fire originated on the exterior of the structure and is not considered suspicious. The two bodies are still in […]
Sailboat Court House Fire Ruled Accidental
On March 31, 2019 at 10:33 pm, a fire was discovered by the occupants at 211 Sailboat Court in Lusby. Solomon’s Volunteer Rescue Squad & Fire Department responded. A smoke alarm and a fire alarm were both present and were activated. The preliminary cause of the fire was the result of hot embers escaping an […]
Barn Fire in Huntingtown Under Investigation
On March 28, 2019 at 8:14 pm, a fire at 540 Carla Drive in Huntingtown, was discovered by the owner. The Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department responded. The wood framed pole barn suffered $100,000 in damages to the structure and $50,000 to the contents. The area of origin was discovered to be in one of the […]
Deputy Fire Marshal Graduates Carroll County Police Academy
Deputy State Fire Marshal Josh Matthews graduated today from the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Police Entry Training Academy. Deputy Matthews spent 28 weeks at the academy learning the entry level objectives of the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission’s requirements for certification as a Police Officer in the State of Maryland. Deputy Matthews along with […]
Calvert Inmate Charged with Damaging Sprinkler Head
A Deputy State Fire Marshal has charged a St. Mary’s County Inmate for damaging a sprinkler head at the Calvert County Detention Center. On March 4, 2019, at approximately 2:00 pm the Office of the State Fire Marshal was contacted to respond to the Calvert County Detention Center for an inmate who damaged a sprinkler […]
Calvert County Female Charged with Arson
On February 9, 2019 at 7:35 am, a fire at 281 Sun Park Lane, Huntingtown, was discovered by the owners. The fire was on the exterior of the 2 story single family residence. The fire, on the exterior of the residence, was the result of the suspect igniting combustible materials, which also caused fire damage […]
Lusby House Destroyed by Fire Under Investigation
On January 12, 2019, at 3:34 am, a fire at 12650Cheyenne Lane in Lusby, in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, was discovered by a neighbor. The Solomons Volunteer Fire Department responded. The single story single family residence was completely destroyed. The smoke alarm status is unknown. The estimated loss to the structure is $125,000 and $25,000 to […]
Fire Safety for the Upcoming Winter Months
AS OF TODAY, THERE HAVE BEEN SIX FIRE FATALITIES ACROSS THE STATE. The MAJORITY of those fatalities DID NOT HAVE WORKING SMOKE ALARMS in their homes. If you cannot afford a smoke alarm PLEASE contact your local fire department to inquire as to what assistance is available in your area. State Fire Marshal Brian S. […]
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