MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 8/2/2014
TIME: 1:05 a.m.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Decker
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 908 Waddell Road, Waldorf, Charles County, MD DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 1 Story single family with attached garage OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Jair & Magda Gonzalez INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $200,000
CONTENTS: $50,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Unknown FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: No ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Decker, DFM Brenneman RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Waldorf, La Plata, Bryans Road, Hughesville, Brandywine, Bel Alton, Potomac Heights VFD # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 50 TIME TO CONTROL: 30 min. DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Garage PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Under Investigation ASSISTING AGENCIES: OTHER
ATF
FBI
MSP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire originated in the area of the garage and is still under investigation. Seven adults and three children were displaced as a result of the fire and are being assisted by family and friends. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820