MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 4/28/2011
TIME: 4:54 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM John Tennyson EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: Burch's Garage, 10855 Charles Street, La Plata, Charles County, MD. DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: One story commercial business fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Leslie Burch INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 150000.00
CONTENTS: $ 50000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM's Tennyson, Moreland, Nelson RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Fire departments from Charles, St. Mary's, Calvert and Prince George's Counties and surrounding areas special units # OF ALARMS: 3
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 150
TIME TO CONTROL: 2 Hours
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Under investigation PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Under investigation ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The early morning fire destroyed the business along with numerous vehicles, equipment, and storage sheds surrounding the structure. High winds greatly hampered fire suppression efforts. The cause of the fire remains under investigation and anyone with information about the fire is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Region Office at 443550-6820 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820