MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 11/23/2013
TIME: 3:15 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Don Brenneman EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 3670 Neighbors Place, Nanjemoy, Charles Co., Md. DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Single family house OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): THOMAS, Doris INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 20000.00
CONTENTS: $ 5000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Unknown if worked properly FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Don Brenneman RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Nanjemoy, Potomac Heights, Indian Head VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 24
TIME TO CONTROL: 17 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Bedroom PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Investigation determined that a space heater ignited contents inside the bedroom because it was placed too closely to the contents. The fire was contained to the bedroom and there were no injuries reported. The family is being assisted by the American Red Cross and family members. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820