MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 1/26/2014
TIME: 6:54 p.m
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 10807 United Court, Waldorf, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 2-story single family residence OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Karen & Kevin Fowlkes INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $15,000
CONTENTS: $15,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Yes, working properly FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Waldorf, Baden, Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Departments # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 23
TIME TO CONTROL: 5 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Bathroom PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
American Red Cross
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire occurred as a result of a burning candle left unattended in the bathroom of the residence. The owner and an occupant were displaced and are being assisted the American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820