MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 8/25/2012
TIME: 2:48 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Dexter Hodges EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 7835 Hawthorne Rd, La Plata, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 2 story single family house OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Walter Brown INJURIES OR DEATHS: N/A ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 90000.00
CONTENTS: $ 10000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present but not activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Dexter Hodges RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): La Plata VFD, Bryan's Rd VFD, Bel Alton VFD, Mulbury VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40
TIME TO CONTROL: 10 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Passerby AREA OF ORIGIN: 1st floor living room PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was due to an unknown suspect intentionally igniting the contents of a 1st floor living room. The fire caused extensive damage to the home. There were no reported injuries as a result of the fire. The tenants are being assisted by the Red Cross. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please call the State Fire Marshal's Office at 443-5506820. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820