Fatal Dwelling Fire- Severn
Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Time: 10:51 p.m.
Location/Address: 7968 Quarterfield Road, Severn, MD 21144
Type of Incident: Fatal dwelling fire
Description of Structure/Property: Two-story, single-family dwelling
Injuries or Deaths: A male occupant, believed to be in his 60s, was discovered in the home and declared deceased at the scene
Estimated Dollar Loss: Undetermined
Smoke Alarm Status: No working smoke alarms have been located
Assisting Fire Departments: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Fire & Rescue Department
Other Assisting agencies: Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Number of Alarms: One alarm
Number of Responding Firefighters: 30
Time to Control: 15 minutes
Discovered By: Neighbors and passersby
Area of Origin: Undetermined, under investigation
Preliminary Cause: Undetermined, under investigation; investigators will return to the scene this morning
Additional Information: Firefighters responded to 911 calls reporting a shed fire. First arriving firefighters found a small, two-story, single-family dwelling with fire conditions on both floors. The fire was brought under control in about 15 minutes. While conducting searches of the home, firefighters discovered a male occupant inside. He is estimated to be in his 60s and was declared deceased at the scene. The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will assist with identification and determine the cause of death. The cause of the fire is under investigation by members of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department Fire and Explosives Investigation Unit. They will return to the scene to continue the investigation this morning.
