MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 9/19/2011
TIME: 11:24 am
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Dexter Hodges EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 8680 Cooksey Rd, La Plata, Charles County, Maryland DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story single family dwelling OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): William and Susan Montgomery INJURIES OR DEATHS: N/A ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 25000.00
CONTENTS: $ 25000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present but not activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM John Nelson and DFM Dexter Hodges RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Bel Alton VFD, Hughesville VFD, La Plata VFD, Newburg VFD, Waldorf VFD, Bryans Road VFD, Marbury VFD, Mechanicsvile VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 25
TIME TO CONTROL: 5 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Basement PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental resulting from a malfunctioning water heater.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820