MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 1/9/2014 TYPE OF INCIDENT: TIME: 1:04 p.m. FIRE SUBMITTED BY: DFM Don Brenneman OTHER:

EXPLOSIVE

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 11675 Englewood Drive, La Plata, Charles County DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Barn fire OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Thomas Scott and Michael Altiere INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE $20,000 CONTENTS: $5,000.00

SMOKE ALARM STATUS: None FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: None ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Don Brenneman & DFM Melissa Bean RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: La Plata, Bel Alton, Benedict, Bryans Road, Hughesville, Newburg, Potomac Heights, Waldorf Volunteer Fire Departments # OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 56 TIME TO CONTROL: 35 min. DISCOVERED BY: Passer By AREA OF ORIGIN: Electrical and Tack Room PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Electrical ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire occurred as a result of an electrical malfunction within the electrical and tack room inside the barn.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820