MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 9/16/2011
TIME: 8:18 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Caryn Moreland EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 2712 Marlette Place, Waldorf, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Manufactured mobile home fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Christy Sweep, owner INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 8000.00
CONTENTS: $ 12000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: None ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Caryn Moreland RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Waldorf VFD, La Plata VFD, Baden VFD, Brandywine FD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 32
TIME TO CONTROL: 10 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Rear Bedroom PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire at the mobile home originated in the rear bedroom as a result of an apparent electrical malfunction in the area of the electrical panel. The fire damaged a majority of the trailer and its contents. The residents were displaced and are staying with friends and family. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820