MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 8/14/2011
TIME: 4:34 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Caryn Moreland EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 3084 Heathcote Road, Waldorf, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story, end unit townhouse fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Christopher Baugmen INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 1000.00
CONTENTS: $ 0.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present and activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Caryn Moreland RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Waldorf VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 5
TIME TO CONTROL: 1 minute
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Exterior of residnece, between storm door and screened door PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary - ARSON ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Unknown suspect(s) intentionally set fire to a phone book between a storm door and screened door leading to the residence. Smoke alarms activated and allowed the homeowner to escape. Anyone with information about this fire is asked to call the State Fire Marshal's Office, Southern Region at 443-550-6831. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6831