MARYLAND

STATE FIRE MARSHAL

Notice of Investigation
DATE: 12/4/2014

TIME: 11:25 AM

TYPE OF INCIDENT:

FIRE

SUBMITTED BY: DFM D. Brenneman

EXPLOSIVE

OTHER:

LOCATION / ADDRESS: 2565 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, Charles County, MD

DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two-Story single family home
OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): George Grinder
INJURIES OR DEATHS: Waldorf VFD
ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE: $ 100.00

CONTENTS: $ 0.00

SMOKE ALARM STATUS: None

FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A
ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): None
RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM D. Brenneman,
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT(S): Waldorf VFD
# OF ALARMS: 1

# OF FIREFIGHTERS: 13

TIME TO CONTROL: 5 mins.

DISCOVERED BY: Citizen

AREA OF ORIGIN: 2nd Floor Closet
PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Incendiary
ASSISTING AGENCIES:

ATF

FBI

MSP

OTHER

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A citizen traveling on Old Washington Road noticed smoke coming
from a house located at 2565 Old Washington Road. The Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department
responded and extinguished the fire. The fire was located in a second floor closet. The investigation
is continuing. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the
State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6835.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 443-550-6820