MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 1/3/2015
TIME: 7:09 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM M. Decker
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 4740 Crain Highway, White Plains, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Jimmies Paddock Apartments OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Owner: Robert Mills / Occupant: Michael Mills INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $150,000.00, Contents: $50,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Unknown FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: No ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM Melissa Decker & DFM Don Brenneman
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): La Plata, Waldorf, Accokeek, Bel Alton, Bryans Road, Potomac Heights VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 64
TIME TO CONTROL: 15 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Apartment 7 bedroom PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Under Investigation ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
American Red Cross
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire started inside the bedroom of apartment 7. The 10 residents from the different apartments were able to escape safely but due to the damage, they were displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. In addition to the displacement of the residents, 3 animals perished as a result of the fire. The investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820