MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 6/12/12
TIME: 11:05 a.m.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 3633 Watson Place, Brandywine, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story single family house fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Darnell and Alexander McDowney INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $40,000
CONTENTS: $10,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Yes FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: No ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Hughesville, Baden, Benedict, Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 33
TIME TO CONTROL: 5 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Living Room PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: OTHER Red Cross
ATF
FBI
MSP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire was caused by a candle located within the living room. The home sustained moderate fire damage. Two adults were displaced as a result of the fire and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820