MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 10/9/2013
TIME: 4:52 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Caryn McMahon EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 3935 Ravine Drive, White Plains, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: One story single family dwelling with full basement OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Norman & Carol Lengle INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 60000.00
CONTENTS: $ 15000.00
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 RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Bryans Road, Waldorf, Potomac Heights, La Plata, Indian Head and Accokeek VFD's and Naval District Co. 20 # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 60
TIME TO CONTROL: 20 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Furnace Room PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire originated in the furnace room in the basement of the single family dwelling. The fire and smoke damage has displaced the household of five adults and one juvenile, who are being assisted by family and friends. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820