MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 6/18/11
TIME: 11:00 A.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: St. Mary's Avenue at Centennial Street, La Plata, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 6' X 10' pull behind enclosed trailer fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): George Gibson INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $10,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: None FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): La Plata VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 8
TIME TO CONTROL: 5 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Passing motorist AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of trailer PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental from a malfunctioning air compressor inside the trailer that was in operation at the time of the fire. The fire also caused minor damage to a Chevrolet van that it was being towed by. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820