NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION
Date: 1/4/2022
Time: 6:59 a.m.
Location / Address: 809 Cedar Lane, Bel Air, Harford County
Type of Incident: Dwelling Fire
Description of Structure / Property: One-story, mobile home
Injuries or Deaths: The two occupants were evaluated by EMS on the scene for minor burns to their feet, however, refused transport
Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $50,000.00 Contents: $25,000.00
Smoke Alarm Status: Not present
Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not present
Arrests(s): N/A
Primary Responding Fire Department: Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company
# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 35
Time to Control: 20 minutes
Discovered By: Occupants
Area of Origin: Front porch
Preliminary Cause: Accidental - due to heat tape igniting combustibles within a cat carrier.
Additional Information: The two occupants (mother and daughter) discovered the fire on the front porch, on and around the cat carrier, and escaped out the front door. The fire quickly spread to the remainder of the home. Two cats were able to escape, and one is presumed to have perished. The home is a complete loss. Harford County Disaster Assistance is assisting the family.
 Photo Credit - Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company/Marc Ensor
 Photo Credit - Office of the State Fire Marshal
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