MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 12/29/13
TIME: 5:15 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 8905 Jacksontown Road, Nanjemoy, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Single story wood framed home OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Ralph Kelton INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $ 125,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Nanjemoy, Marbury, La Plata, Indian Head, and Potomac Heights VFD’s # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 25
TIME TO CONTROL: 10 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Furnace Room PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental as a result of a malfunctioning furnace. The fire spread to the house and caused significant damage. The family was displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820