MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 7/19/2013
TIME: 6:16 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Caryn McMahon EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 5250 Chapmans Landing Road, Indian Head, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: One story single family dwelling house fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Eric & Joy Bjorklund INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 30000.00
CONTENTS: $ 5000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present and activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Caryn McMahon & DFM John Ray RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Potomac Heights VFD, Indian Head VFD, Bryans Road VFD, Marbury VFD and Indian Head Naval Station # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 35
TIME TO CONTROL: 10 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Homeowner AREA OF ORIGIN: Bedroom PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The homeowner was alerted to the fire after she heard a loud noise come from the wall of her bedroom. After alerting the entire family, everyone exited the house safely. The fire damage was limited to the bedroom, where the fire originated. However, the family was displaced and is being assisted by other family and friends. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820