MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 2/28/12
TIME: 08:15 a.m.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 12657 Willow View Place, Waldorf, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Vacant three story townhouse Fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Yolanda Dixon INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $0
CONTENTS: $500.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: No FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: No ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: No response # OF ALARMS: 0
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 0
TIME TO CONTROL: 0 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor – noticed a door was broken out of the vacant townhouse AREA OF ORIGIN: Basement bathroom and living room PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF OTHER Charles County Sheriffs Office
FBI
MSP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: After the neighbor discovered what looked like a breaking and entering, they discovered several areas inside the house that were charred. The investigation revealed that fires were intentionally set inside the townhouse by unknown suspect(s). Anyone with information about this fire is asked to call the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, Southern Region at (443)-550-6834. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820