MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 9/28/2011
TIME: 1:18 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Dexter Hodges EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 14945 Hardship Farm Place, Waldorf, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story single family dwelling fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Francis Boltz/Terri and James Goldsmith INJURIES OR DEATHS: N/A ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 100000.00
CONTENTS: $ 50000.00
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 Dexter D. Hodges and DFM John Nelson RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Hughesville VFD, Baden VFD, Waldorf VFD, La Plata VFD, Accokeek VFD, Benedict VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 25
TIME TO CONTROL: 5 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Mudroom closet PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental as a result of an electrical overload of an outlet located in the first floor mudroom. The fire extended to the kitchen and upper floor bedroom. There were no reported injuries. Red Cross is providing services to the occupants. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820