MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 8/28/12
TIME: 5:27 A.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 6680 Barry’s Hill Road, Bryans Road, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story wood framed vacant house fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Willie and Laverne Drummond INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $ 25,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: None FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM’s John Nelson and Jeff Frye
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Bryans Road, Potomac Heights, Accokeek, Waldorf, Indian Head, and Marbury Volunteer Fire Departments # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 30
TIME TO CONTROL: 15 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Passing Motorist AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of residence PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: It was determined that suspect(s) intentionally ignited combustible materials inside the vacant structure. Anyone with possible information in reference to this case is urged to contact the Maryland State Fire Marshals Office at 443-550-6833 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820