MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 9/28/14
TIME: 6:30 A.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 2875 Crain Highway, Waldorf, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Single story commercial building OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Occupant: “Spirit Halloween Store” INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $ 1,000 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 Volunteer Fire Department # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 10
TIME TO CONTROL: 1 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Passing motorist AREA OF ORIGIN: Roof of building PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to have been intentionally set on the roof of the building. The damage was minimal and the store remains open. Anyone with information about this fire is asked to contact the Maryland State Fire Marshals Southern Region Office at 443-550-6833. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820