MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 11/21/14
TIME: 10:45 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 8865 Silverleaf Street, Waldorf, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story wood framed house OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Owner: Irvin Drummer INJURIES OR DEATHS: One firefighter was transported to Charles Regional medical center for evaluation ESTIMATED $ LOSS: Structure: $150,000 Contents $50,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Waldorf, La Plata, Bryans Road, Potomac Heights, Accokeek, Baden, Hughesville, and Bel Alton VFD's # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 50
TIME TO CONTROL: 15 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Exterior of house PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Unattended charcoal grill ignited nearby combustibles ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was caused by a charcoal grill that had been left unattended. The fire spread to the home causing extensive damage. The occupant was displaced and is being assisted by friends.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820