MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 12/11/10
TIME: 7:15 A.M.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 10615 Benton Road, Newburg, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 12 X 20 wood framed shed OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Heinz Thomet INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $15,000 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S):
DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Newburg, Bel Alton, Cobb Island, La Plata, Mechanicsville, and King George VA Volunteer Fire Department # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 35
TIME TO CONTROL: 45 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Interior of shed PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER Charles County Sheriff's Office ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was determined to be accidental from a malfunctioning furnace inside the shed. The shed and contents were completely destroyed.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SFMO Southern Regional Office – 443-550-6820