MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 11/19/2014
TIME: 12:31 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: Astor Senior Apartments, 3605 Moses Way, Waldorf, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Three story wood framed apartment building OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Waldorf Astor, LLC INJURIES OR DEATHS: Occupant of the apartment of origin was transported to Charles Regional Medical Center for smoke inhalation. ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $ 20,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: Present and activated, extinguishing the fire ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Waldorf, La Plata, Bryans Road, Hughesville, Accokeek, Baden and Bel Alton VFD’s # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40
TIME TO CONTROL: Out upon arrival
DISCOVERED BY: Activation of fire alarm AREA OF ORIGIN: Bedroom PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Carelessly discarded smoking materials ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Upon arrival the fire department located smoke on the second floor of the apartment building with an activated fire alarm and sprinkler system. A single sprinkler head activated in Apartment 223, extinguishing the fire. The occupant of the apartment was still inside and was removed by the fire department personnel. Only the single apartment was affected by the fire and the building is still occupied. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820