MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 4/2/2015
TIME: 11:18 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM. D. Brenneman EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 10382 Charles Street, La Plata, Charles Co., Md DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: A single story wood frame townhome OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): CARTWRIGHT, Phillip INJURIES OR DEATHS: One (1) treated at Civista Hospital for smoke inhalation ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 50,000.00
CONTENTS: $ 50,000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present - activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: None ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM D. Brenneman, M. Decker & J. Nelson RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): La Plata, Waldorf, Bel-Alton, Indian Head, Mechanicsville, Potomac Heights and Bryans Road VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 47
TIME TO CONTROL: 13
DISCOVERED BY: Citizen AREA OF ORIGIN: Front deck PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental - discarded cigarette ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was caused by a discarded cigarette on the front deck of the home. The fire caused moderate damage to the home, displacing the owner. The owner is being assisted by family. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820