MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 2/25/2015
TIME: 00:48 a.m.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM M. Decker
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: First Baptist Church of La Plata, 9070 Hawthorne Road, La Plata, Charles DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 40x20 Garage OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): First Baptist Church of La Plata INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $ 60,000
CONTENTS: $ 90,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM M. Decker RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: La Plata, Bel Alton, Bryans Road, Indian Head, Marbury, Potomac Heights, Waldorf VFD # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 50 TIME TO CONTROL: 45min. DISCOVERED BY: Passerby AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of Garage PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Remains under investigation ASSISTING AGENCIES: OTHER
ATF
FBI
MSP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The barn fire remains under investigation at this time. Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal at 443-550-6820.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820