MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 2/6/2014 TYPE OF INCIDENT: TIME: 12:57 AM FIRE SUBMITTED BY: DFM Don Brenneman EXPLOSIVE OTHER:

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 2735 Middletown Rd., Waldorf, Charles Co., Md. DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Single family home OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Marcus & Melinda Allen INJURIES OR DEATHS: None ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 100000.00 SMOKE ALARM STATUS: In place and operating FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: None ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Don Brenneman RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Waldorf, Westlake, Bel-Alton, Brandywine Potomac and LaPlata VFDs # OF ALARMS: 1 DISCOVERED BY: Owner AREA OF ORIGIN: Laundry Room PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 43 TIME TO CONTROL: 20 CONTENTS: $ 0.00

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The home owner woke up to an alarming smoke alarm and upon investigation he discovered heavy smoke coming from the kitchen area. The family (including 3 children) were able to evacuate the house and contacted 911. An investigation revealed the fire was the result of a problem with the washing machine, which was located near the kitchen area. The family was displaced as a result of the fire and is being assisted by the American Red Cross. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820