MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 8/3/11
TIME: 5:10 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM M John Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 17099 Prince Frederick Road, Benedict, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 2006 Dodge Charger Vehicle Fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Phyllis Bland INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $18,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM J. Nelson & DFM D. Hodges RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Benedict and Hughesville VFD’s # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 12
TIME TO CONTROL: 5 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Property Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of vehicle PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER Charles County Sheriff’s Office ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be incendiary from unknown suspect(s) igniting combustible materials inside the vehicle. The wheels and tires were also removed from the vehicle prior to the fire being set. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the State Fire Marshal’s Office Southern Region. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820