MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 8/26/2012
TIME: 3:16 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Dexter Hodges EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 12650 Council Oak Drive, Waldorf, Charles County, MD DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Plastic mailbox OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Robert Carter (owner) INJURIES OR DEATHS: N/A ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 100.00
CONTENTS: $ 0.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Dexter Hodges RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Waldorf VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 4
TIME TO CONTROL: 1 minute
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of mailbox PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A neighbor discovered the fire at the mailbox after hearing a loud noise outside of his home. There were no reported injuries as a result of the fire. If anyone has any information related to this incident, please contact the State Fire Marshal's Office at 443-550-6820. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820