MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 8/3/2015 TYPE OF INCIDENT:
TIME: 6:30 PM FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM M. Decker EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: In the area of Billingsley & Crain Highway, Waldorf, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Dwelling - Tent OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Daniel Smelcer INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 150.00
CONTENTS: $ 600.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: n/a FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: n/a ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): M. Decker RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): None # OF ALARMS: 0
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 0
TIME TO CONTROL: 0
DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Exterior of tent PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER Charles County Sheriff's Office & the American Red Cross ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The incendiary fire was caused by unknown person(s) igniting the tent which was completely destroyed and all of its contents. As a result of the fire, 1 adult was displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross, who is helping the victim to find resources for better living conditions..
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6834