MARYLAND

STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation


DATE: 6/29/14 TIME: 7:19 P.M. SUBMITTED BY: DFM J. Nelson
TYPE OF INCIDENT: FIRE EXPLOSIVE OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 2701 Red Lion Place, Waldorf, Charles County
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Wood Fence
OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Tia Yates
INJURIES OR DEATHS: None
ESTIMATED $ LOSS: $150.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: N/A
FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A
ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None
RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Waldorf VFD
# OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 2 TIME TO CONTROL: 1 minute
DISCOVERED BY: Passing motorist
AREA OF ORIGIN: Bottom of fence
PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary
ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The fire was incendiary from suspect(s) igniting the fence on fire with an
open flame in three locations. The fire caused minor damage to the fence and extended to the surrounding
brush. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Maryland State Fire Marshal's
Office Southern Region at 443-550-6833.

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