Update March 12, 2022 12:15 p.m.
Injuries or Deaths: The victim in Wednesday night’s fire is identified as Christopher Blaine Isaksen, a 62-year-old male who lived at the home.
Preliminary Cause: The cause of the fire remains undetermined and is under investigation.
Additional Information: Investigators have determined that there were no working smoke alarms in the home.
Smoke alarms are a vital part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you an early warning so you can get outside quickly.
Tonight, when you change your clocks, check your home’s smoke alarm as well.
The following is information to help make sure all smoke alarms have working batteries, accounting for the multiple types of smoke alarms on the market and their varying battery requirements:
- Smoke alarms with non-replaceable 10-year batteries are designed to remain effective for up to 10 years. If the alarm chirps, warning that the battery is low, replace the entire smoke alarm right away.
- Smoke alarms with any other type of battery need a new battery at least once a year. If that alarm chirps, warning the battery is low, replace the battery right away.
- When replacing a battery, follow the manufacturer’s list of batteries on the back of the alarm or manufacturer’s instructions.
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/
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.