MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 11/1/2014
TIME: 5:42 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM McMahon EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 8995 Bridgette Lane, La Plata, Charles County, MD DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 2 story Single Family Dwelling with basement OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Kathryn Staples INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 250000.00
CONTENTS: $ 50000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present, working FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM McMahon RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): La Plata, Bel Alton, Hughesville, Newburg, Benedict, Waldorf, Mechanicsville, Bryans Road, Marbury VFD's # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 64
TIME TO CONTROL: 30 min
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Bedroom PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER American Red Cross ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The witnessed fire originated in an upstairs bedroom and spread into the attick quickly. Firefighting operations were hampered by the strong wind conditions, causing the home to be significantly damaged. The family has been displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross and family and friends. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6831