MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 10/2/2012
TIME: 1:59 a.m.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 1702 Brightwell Ct, Waldorf, Charles County, MD DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Vehicle OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Portia Reese INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $5,000
CONTENTS: $0
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Waldorf VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 6
TIME TO CONTROL: 5min.
DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Exterior of vehicle PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Intentional ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF OTHER Charles County Sheriffs Office
FBI
MSP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Unknown suspect(s) intentionally ignited a pyrotechnic shell beneath a vehicle as well as spray painted the exterior of the vehicle in the community of Bannister on Brightwood Court. Witnesses or 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