MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL Notice of Investigation DATE: 02/26/11
TIME: 8:25 a.m.
TYPE OF INCIDENT:
FIRE
SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean
EXPLOSIVE
OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 12855 Riverside Rd, Nanjemoy, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY:
Trailer fire
OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Thomas and Torinda Dyson INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS:
STRUCTURE $10,000
CONTENTS: $10,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: None present FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Caryn Moreland & DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Nanjemoy VFD, Marbury VFD & NSWC # OF ALARMS: 1
# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 17
TIME TO CONTROL: 20 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Home Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Living Room PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF OTHER American Red Cross
FBI
MSP
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The investigation revealed that the fire was the result of a woodstove use. The trailer was destroyed from the fire and displaced the three adults and two children. The family is being assisted by the American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820