MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 2/5/15
TIME: 2:35 A.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 15000 Block Covington Road, Waldorf, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Enclosed Cargo Trailer OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Richard Martin INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: Structure: $5,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM John Nelson RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Hughesville VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 6
TIME TO CONTROL: 10 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Passing motorist AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of trailer PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER Charles County Sheriff’s Office ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The trailer was stolen on January 26, 2015. Unknown suspect(s) towed the trailer to a remote location on Covington Road and intentionally set it on fire. Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact 443-550-5833 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820