MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 1/9/2014
TIME: 4:01 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J Ray EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 9995 Poorhouse Road, Port Tobacco, Charles County, MD DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 2004 Western Star Dump Truck OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Antonio Almeida INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 40000.00
CONTENTS: $
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: n/a FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: n/a ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): n/a RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM J Ray RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Marbury, La Plata # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 10
TIME TO CONTROL: < 10 min
DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Engine Compartment PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to have been the result of a malfunctioning block heater.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820