MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 4/19/2015
TIME: 03:00 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Z. Dell
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 21 Willow Lane, La Plata, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Front yard of residence (attempted arson) OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Owner: Shirley Jenifer INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $0 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM J. Nelson and DFM Z. Dell RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: La Plata VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 4
TIME TO CONTROL: 1min.
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Front Yard PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A Molotov Cocktail was constructed and thrown into the front yard of the residence. The incendiary device ignited the brush and spread toward the house, however the fire was extinguished prior to damaging the house. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the State Fire Marshal’s Office’s Southern Region at 443-550-6833. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820