MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 11/23/2015
TIME: 4:02 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: D.Brenneman EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 5460 Ingersoll Place, Waldorf, Charles Co., Md. DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: A two story single family house fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): BLANDFORD, Pamela INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 400000.00
CONTENTS: $ 50000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: In place and operating FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): D.Brenneman, Z. Dell, J. Nelson, D. Svites RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Hughesville, Waldorf, Benedict, Prince Frederick VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 50
TIME TO CONTROL: 40 mins
DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Front porch PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accident, discarded smoking material ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The owner of the house woke up to the smell of smoke and discovered a fire along the front porch outside the home. She was able to gather her pets and escape without injury before calling 911 from a neighbor's house. The investigation revealed the fire started on the front porch where a pot was situated for discarded cigarette butts. There were no reported injuries and the occupants are being assisted by family and friends. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6835