MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 3/13/2014
TIME: 9:08 p.m.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 2167 Crain Highway, Waldorf, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Apartment Fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): JSB Apartments/James Somerville INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $4,500
CONTENTS: $500
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Yes FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Waldorf, Accokeek, Baden, Brandywine, Bryans Road, Clinton Hughesville, Indian Head, La Plata Volunteer Fire Departments # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40 TIME TO CONTROL: 5 min. DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Living Room PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Under Investigation ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The small fire was contained to the living room inside the apartment. There were no injuries reported as a result of the fire and one male occupant was displaced. The investigation into the cause is continuing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820