MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 12/19/2011
TIME: 4:16 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM M. Bean
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 14 Irongate Drive Unit L, Waldorf, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Commercial Building/Warehouse Fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Charles Hash; Hash Construction INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $150,000.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM Melissa Bean
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Waldorf, Bryans Road, Hughesville, La Plata VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 41
TIME TO CONTROL: 10 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Kitchen PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire began in the kitchen of Unit L, the “Springs of Living Waters Church of Restoration.” The fire was caused by a toaster located within the kitchenette. The fire caused extensive smoke and water damage throughout the unit. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820