MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 11/16/12
TIME: 11:00 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 44 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 1999 Dodge Truck OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Thomas Ridgell INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $ 7,500 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Waldorf VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 4
TIME TO CONTROL: 3 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Passing motorist AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of vehicle PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The vehicle was parked and secured in the parking lot of the business. Unknown suspect(s) entered the vehicle and ignited combustible materials inside. Anyone with information about this incident 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