MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 1/3/2012
TIME: 2:33 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Don Brenneman EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 3245 Indian King Court, Waldorf, Charles Co., MD DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: One story single family duplex home OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Mr. & Mrs. Allen Hicks INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 90000.00
CONTENTS: $ 10000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: None FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: None ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Don Brenneman RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Waldorf, Hughesville, Bel Alton VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 46
TIME TO CONTROL: 15 mins.
DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Bedroom PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Tuesday afternoon the Waldorf VFD responded to a reported house fire at 3245 Indian King Court in Waldorf. Investigation by the State Fire Marshal's Office revealed a four (4) year old family member ignited the mattress in the bedroom, causing major damage to the house. The family was displaced and is being assisted by the Red Cross. There were no reported injuries. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820