MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 11/4/2013
TIME: 9:11 a.m
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 8668 Valley Drive, Waldorf, Charles County, MD DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two-Story Single Family Residence OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Rich & Nancy Kilroy INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $30,000
CONTENTS: $10,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Yes, Working FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Waldorf, Accokeek, Potomac Heights, La Plata, Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Departments; Allentown and Oxon Hill Fire Departments # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 55 TIME TO CONTROL: 10 min. DISCOVERED BY: Resident AREA OF ORIGIN: Home Office PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF OTHER American Red Cross
FBI
MSP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire was caused by an improperly discarded cigarette. There were no injuries as a result of the fire and the occupants are being assisted by the American Red Cross.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820