MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 3/4/2012
TIME: 3:02 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Dexter Hodges EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 2570 Crain Hwy. Waldorf, Charles County, MD DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 10' x 10' Wood framed ticket booth fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): George Grinder owner - "Waldorf 500 GoCart Track" INJURIES OR DEATHS: N/A ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 500.00
CONTENTS: $ 50.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Dexter Hodges RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Waldorf VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 7
TIME TO CONTROL: 3 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Passing motorist AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of ticket booth PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire to the GoCart track's ticket booth was determined to be incendiary with no known suspects, at this time. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. If anyone has any information related to this crime, please notify the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office at 443-550-6832. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820