MARYLAND

STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation

DATE: 5/4/2014 TIME: 12:58 PM SUBMITTED BY: DSFM J. Ray #8608
TYPE OF INCIDENT: FIRE EXPLOSIVE OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 2115 Country Pines Ct., Waldorf, Charles County
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: 2 story, wood frame, single family dwelling, 2001
Toyota Tacoma, 2014 Nissan Pathfinder
OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Scot & Samantha Duell
INJURIES OR DEATHS: None
ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 47500.00 CONTENTS: $ 2500.00
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Present in residence but did not activate
FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: None
ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DSFM J. Ray #8608
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Waldorf VFD, Bayden VFD, Brandywine VFD, Clinton VFD,
Hughesville VFD, La Plata VFD & Bryans Road VFD
# OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 50 TIME TO CONTROL: 17 minutes
DISCOVERED BY: Occupant
AREA OF ORIGIN: Inside a trash can located in the driveway
PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental; improperly discarded ashes from fire pit
ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: It took firefighters several minutes to extinguish a fire involving 2
vehicles, several storage containers, and a 2 story home that was fanned by the wind. The fire
destroyed 2 vehicles, 2 trash containers, and a storage shed located in the driveway. The residence
sustained damaged to the outside wall and siding. The fire was determined to be the result of
improperly discarded ashes from a fire pit, which had been placed in a plastic trash container.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of the State Fire Marshal 443-550-6820