MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 9/3/2015
TIME: 7:32 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Z. Dell EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 101 Burning Bush Place, La Plata, MD 20646 DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 2 Story Duplex OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Susan Posey INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 65000.00
CONTENTS: $ 5000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present and activated properly FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: None ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Z. Dell, & DFM J. Nelson RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): La Plata VFD, Waldorf VFD, Bel Alton VFD, Potomac Heights VFD, Hughesville VFD, Marbury VFD, Newburg VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 40
TIME TO CONTROL: 10 Min
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant AREA OF ORIGIN: Basement PRELIMINARY CAUSE: The investigation continuing ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Occupants woke up to a smell of smoke and discovered the fire in the basement. The fire department was able to contain the fire to the basement but smoke and water damage was significant throughout. All occupants were able to esape without injury however, they were displaced as a result of the fire. Family members are assisting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820