MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 2/4/2011
TIME: 1:18 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Don Brenneman EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 10805 Butler Road, Newburg, Charles County, Maryland DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Single Family Home OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Russell Holton INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 4500.00
CONTENTS: $ 500.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present activated FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Don Brenneman RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Newburg, Bel-Alton and Cobb Island VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 27
TIME TO CONTROL: 20 mins.
DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Living room PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER Red Cross
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was discovered by the owner. The fire was contained to the living room and kitchen areas of the home. The cause of the fire was determined to be combustibles too close to a portable electric heater. The owner was displaced and is being helped by family members and the Red Cross. There were no reported injuries. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820