NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION
Date: 11/6/2024
Time: 8:15 p.m.
Location / Address: 1702 Woodhome Drive, Bel Air, Harford County
Type of Incident: Dwelling Fire
Description of Structure / Property: Two-story, single family dwelling
Injuries or Deaths: None reported
Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $500,000 Contents: $150,000
Smoke Alarm Status: Present and activated
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: Approx. 30 minutes
Discovered By: Neighbor
Area of Origin: Vehicle engine compartment
Preliminary Cause: Accidental as a result of a vehicle striking the gas meter after crashing into the home, subsequently igniting the engine of the van and spreading into the home.
Additional Information: BAVFC and surrounding departments, including the Harford County Sheriff's Office, responded to the home after a neighbor called 911 and reported that a vehicle had crashed into the home. The driver left the scene, and HCSO was able to identify the driver later; however, at the time of the crash, he could not locate him. The owner of the home was not home at the time of the accident. One dog perished at the scene, while another was rescued by firefighters and was treated at the scene. However, the dog later succumbed to its injuries. Several homes were temporarily evacuated due to the gas leak. BGE crews later isolated the leak, and the residents were able to return to their homes.
**HCSO is the lead investigator in the crash, and all media inquiries should be directed to them regarding the accident and the van's driver**
 Photo Credit - OSFM
 Photo Credit - OSFM
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