MARYLAND

STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation


DATE: 8/2/2014 TIME: 1:05 a.m. SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Decker
TYPE OF INCIDENT: FIRE EXPLOSIVE OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 908 Waddell Road, Waldorf, Charles County, MD
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 1 Story single family with attached garage
OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Jair & Magda Gonzalez
INJURIES OR DEATHS: None
ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE $200,000 CONTENTS: $50,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Unknown
FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: No
ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None
RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Decker, DFM Brenneman
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Waldorf, La Plata, Bryans Road, Hughesville, Brandywine, Bel Alton,
Potomac Heights VFD
# OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 50 TIME TO CONTROL: 30 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Neighbor
AREA OF ORIGIN: Garage
PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Under Investigation
ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire originated in the area of the garage and is still under investigation.
Seven adults and three children were displaced as a result of the fire and are being assisted by family and
friends.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820