NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION
Date: 10/8/2024
Time: 11:09 p.m.
Location / Address: 315 Watertons Way, Joppa, Harford County
Type of Incident: Vehicle/Structure Fire
Description of Structure / Property: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning (All-electric vehicle)
Owner / Occupants: Harry Jenkins
Injuries or Deaths: Mr. Jenkins sustained second-degree burns to his right hand as a result of disconnecting the charging cable
Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $150,000 Contents: $100,000
Smoke Alarm Status: Present - did not activate due to the fire originating and being contained to the exterior of the home
Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not present
Arrests(s): N/A
Primary Responding Fire Department: Joppa-Magnolia VFC
# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 30
Time to Control: 15 minutes
Discovered By: Owner
Area of Origin: Within the area of the battery pack (underbody)
Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation
Additional Information: The occupants were preparing to go to bed when they heard a sound and discovered the vehicle was on fire. Mr. Jenkins sustained burns to his right hand while attempting to disconnect the vehicle from its charging cable. He then used a garden hose to attempt to extinguish the fire. The fire extended into the garage, extensively damaging the two vehicles inside, and both are considered a complete loss. Firefighters were able to contain the fire and prevented the fire from extending into the home. The home sustained heat, smoke, soot, and water damage. The family of four is displaced and is self-assisting. Harford County Special Operations Hazmat Team responded to the scene to assist with mitigating the battery disposal. It was determined the fire was extinguished, and the owner would have to make his disposition with its removal.
 Photo Credit - OSFM
 Photo Credit - OSFM
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