MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 01/01/2011
TIME: 1:12 P.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Caryn Moreland
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 1125A Heritage Place, Waldorf, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Single story, brick apartment building fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Brandon and Morgan Kauffmann, occupants INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE: $80,000
CONTENTS: $20,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present and operating FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: None ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Caryn Moreland RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Waldorf VFD, La Plata VFD, Brandywine VFD, Accokeek VFD # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 43
TIME TO CONTROL: 10 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Bedroom PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER American Red Cross
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Unattended candles ignited the fire while the occupants were not at home. The fire was discovered by a neighbor, and extinguished within 10 minutes of arrival of the fire department. All contents were destroyed and the family was displaced due the fire and will reside with local family. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820