Cape St. Claire - Authorities urge the public to help solve a suspected arson that destroyed from 15 to 25 kayaks and canoes yesterday at the Cape St. Claire Community Association Building.

At about 3:30 a.m., county firefighters responded to a call and found a storage rack of small boats on fire. "The fire was so intense they (the boats) were all consumed by the time the crew arrived," said Battalion Chief Matthew Tobia, a county Fire Department spokesman.

Damage is estimated at $12,000. To report information, call 410-222-8477. The call can be anonymous.

Man jumps from car, lands on head

Crofton - A man, 18, who jumped from a car and landed on his head shortly after midnight yesterday, was taken by ambulance to the Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.

It happened near Chapman and Price roads in Crofton, said Battalion Chief Matthew Tobia, "We have no idea why that kid jumped from that car," he said.

Youth falls into bonfire, suffers burns

PASADENA - An unidentified boy, 16, suffered second-degree burns over 20 percent of his body when he fell into a bonfire at about 1 a.m. yesterday in Pasadena. It happened near 250 8th St., said a county Fire Department spokesman.

County paramedics took him by ambulance to Johns Hopkins Burn Center at Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore.

Man in critical condition after fall

St. Margarets - A man hit his head on a road surface in the St. Margarets area and was flown by State Police helicopter to the Maryland Shock Trauma Center at about 6:50 p.m. yesterday.

He had critical, life-threatening injuries, said Battalion Chief Matthew Tobia.

A group of friends were near 1604 Clayhill Road "When a 35-year-old adult male fell from a standing position and struck his head on a hard gravel road," Chief Tobia said. He was unresponsive and had to be intubated for transport. "Alcohol appears to have played a role."

The incident does not appear to be suspicious, he said.

Archaeologist to speak at academy

The head of archaeological research at Jamestown, Va., will speak Tuesday at the Naval Academy about the early settlement's history.

The lecture, "Jamestown: The Buried Truth," the 29th annual Bancroft Lecture, is open to the public and will begin at 7:15 p.m. in Mahan Auditorium.

Dr. Kelso oversaw excavation of the remains of the 1607 James Fort.

Pedestrians may enter through Gate 1 on King George Street. Also, Gate 3 at the foot of Maryland Avenue will be open until 9 p.m. A picture ID is required. Vehicles without Department of Defense decals are not permitted on academy grounds.

All bags are subject to search. For more information, visit www.usna.edu.

-From staff reports