MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 5/09/11 TYPE OF INCIDENT:
TIME: 1:14 p.m. FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 3917 Wintergreen Place, Waldorf, Charles County, MD DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two Story Single Family House OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Valerie Burnham INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $25,000
CONTENTS: $20,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Yes FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean, DFM John Nelson RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Waldorf VFD, Accokeek VFD, Brandywine VFD, Baden VFD, Hughesville VFD, La Plata VFD, Westlake VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 45
TIME TO CONTROL: 5 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Kitchen PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire was caused by a malfunction within the kitchen stove. The home sustained heavy smoke damage and minor fire damage. The family was displaced as a result of the fire. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820