MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 11/22/14
TIME: 5:32 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 12280 Drew Place, Charlotte Hall, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story wood framed house OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Gilbert Bowling INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $250,000
no contents
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Newburg, Bel Alton, Hughesville, La Plata, Waldorf, Mechanicsville and Cobb Island Volunteer Fire Departments # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 45
TIME TO CONTROL: 1 hour
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of house PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Remains under investigation ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire began in the interior rear of the structure. The fire spread through the entire house and it was completely destroyed. The house was not occupied at the time of the fire. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Maryland State Fire Marshals Southern Region at 443-550-6833. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820