MECHANICSVILLE, MD (December 19,
2006) -- Deputy State Fire Marshals are continuing
their investigation of an early morning house fire that
critically injured a Mechanicsville man. Troy Neville,
age 38, suffered second and third degree burns to his
face, arms, and legs and remains in critical condition
at the Washington Hospital Center. The 6:56 a.m. fire
at 38087 East Edin View Drive in Mechanicsville caused
an estimated $400,000 damage to the split foyer, single
family home owned by Ms. Mary Cave, the mother-in-law of
the injured man.
Forty firefighters from
Mechanicsville, Hughesville, Hollywood, Seventh
District, and Golden Beach were able to bring the fire
under control in thirty minutes. There were no
firefighter injuries.
Deputy State Fire Marshals have determined the fire
began in a family room on the lower level of the home.
A smoke alarm activated awakening the injured man and
8-year-old Jacob Neville. Although youth safely escaped
the home, it is believed Mr. Neville attempted to fight
the fire. The exact cause of the fire has not been
determined, however no evidence has been
discovered to indicate arson as the cause.
