MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 09/17/2013
TIME: 5:41 A.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 2284 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Single story wood framed house fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Occupant: Eli Espino INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $ 30,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present and operating 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, La Plata, Brandywine, Baden, Bryans Road, Clinton and Hughesville VFD’s # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 30
TIME TO CONTROL: 5 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Bedroom PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental from a malfunctioning compact refrigerator. The fire displaced the occupants of the home who will be staying with friends.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820