MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 2/19/2011
TIME: 3:03 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: Deputy Chief FM Duane Svites EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 3808 Brewster Circle, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Garage fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Mr. Scott Dolebohn INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 10000.00
CONTENTS: $ 5000.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): Deputy Chief FM Duane Svites RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Waldorf, Westlake, LaPlata, Brandywine, Baden VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 35
TIME TO CONTROL: 15 Minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor AREA OF ORIGIN: Small brush pile PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES:
ATF
FBI
MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The strong winds in the area contributed to the fire spreading and igniting the exterior of the garage and destoying the shed located in the back yard. An adjacent fence also received significant damage as a result of the fire. No injuries were reported and a quick response by the fire department helped prevent further loss. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Southern Region - 443-550-6820