MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 4/14/2014
TIME: 4:44 a.m
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 2908 Henry Court, Waldorf, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 2-story single family residence OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Carl and Kimberly Remalia INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $350,000
CONTENTS: $150,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Yes - working 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, Brandywine, Bryans Road, Hughesville, Volunteer Fire Departments # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 44 TIME TO CONTROL: 40 min. DISCOVERED BY: Occupants AREA OF ORIGIN: Rear Deck PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire occurred on the rear deck of the residence as a result of charcoal grill ashes igniting combustible materials. Eight people were in the residence at the time of the fire, all escaping without injury. The house was completely destroyed and the family is being assisted by the Amreican Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820