MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 08/29/2014
TIME: 4:35 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 3989 Hanson Road, White Plains, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 38’ Bay Ridge Recreational Vehicle (trailer camper) OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Harry Moxley INJURIES OR DEATHS: Adult male was transported by helicopter to Medstar Washington Hospital for smoke inhalation. The injuries were determined to be non-life threatening. ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $ 30,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Waldorf VFD, La Plata, Bryans Road, Marbury, and Potomac Heights VFD’s # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 30
TIME TO CONTROL: 10 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of camper PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Under investigation ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER Charles County Sheriff’s Office ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to have started inside the camper. The fire destroyed the camper and its contents. This was the second fire at the address. An investigation is ongoing to determine if the fires are related. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820