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MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 12/6/2013

TIME: 4:01 p.m

TYPE OF INCIDENT:

FIRE

SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean EXPLOSIVE

OTHER:

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 12300 Rock Point Road, Newburg, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 1-Story, Single Family Residence OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Christopher Apperson INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:

STRUCTURE $15,000

CONTENTS: $25,000

SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Unknown FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Newburg, Cobb Island, Waldorf, Accokeek, Potomac Heights, La Plata, Bryans Road Volunteer, Bel Alton, Hughesville Fire Departments; King George and Dahlgren Fire Departments # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 55 TIME TO CONTROL: 10 min. DISCOVERED BY: Passer By AREA OF ORIGIN: Kitchen PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:

ATF

FBI

MSP

OTHER

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire was caused by a malfunctioning microwave. There were no injuries however one household pet dog perished as a result of the fire. The occupants are being assisted by family and friends. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820



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