MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 11/23/2013 TYPE OF INCIDENT: TIME: 3:15 PM FIRE SUBMITTED BY: DFM Don Brenneman EXPLOSIVE OTHER:

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 3670 Neighbors Place, Nanjemoy, Charles Co., Md. DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Single family house OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): THOMAS, Doris INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 20000.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Unknown if worked properly FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Don Brenneman RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Nanjemoy, Potomac Heights, Indian Head VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1 DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Bedroom PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 24 TIME TO CONTROL: 17 min. CONTENTS: $ 5000.00

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Investigation determined that a space heater ignited contents inside the bedroom because it was placed too closely to the contents. The fire was contained to the bedroom and there were no injuries reported. The family is being assisted by the American Red Cross and family members. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820