MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 5/10/11
TIME: 1:07 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM M.Bean
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 14950 Cooperative Place, Hughesville, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Commercial Building OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): SMECO, Owner / Coakley Williams Construction, Occupant INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $20,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A 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(S): Hughesville VFD, Bel Alton VFD, Benedict VFD, Bryans Road VFD, La Plata VFD, Newburg VFD, Waldorf VFD, Westlake VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 60
TIME TO CONTROL: 36 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Fire Watch Personnel AREA OF ORIGIN: Auditorium PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was caused by welding sparks igniting roofing materials. The building, which sustained moderate damage from the fire, is currently under construction to be the new SMECO building. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820