MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 5/21/2012
TIME: 10:14 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM D. Brenneman EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 9260 Terri Drive, LaPlata, Charles Co., Md. DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Camper fire with extension to the house OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Mr. & Mrs. Carpenter INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 8000.00
CONTENTS: $ 0.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM D. Brenneman RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): LaPlata, Newburg, Waldorf and Bel Alton # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 25
TIME TO CONTROL: 10mins
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: 29 ft. Sprinter Camper charging system PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A neighbor reported seeing smoke coming from the Camper and called 911. LaPlata VFD responded and was able to extinguish which caused moderate smoke and soot damage to the house. The owners were not at home at the time of the fire and there were no reported injuries. The American Red Cross is assisting the family. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820