Recent Fire Investigations in So. Md.

[Editor]

Date: 1-6-17

Time: 3:32 pm

Location / Address: 44239 Summersweet Way, California, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: House Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2 story single family dwelling

Owner / Occupants: Milton & Wendy Kibler

Injuries or Deaths: One firefighter sustained lacerations from falling glass

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $250,000 Contents: $75,000

Smoke Alarm Status: Present and functioned properly

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): N/A

Primary Responding Fire Department: Bay District VFD

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 45

Time to Control: 40 minutes

Discovered By: Home owner

Area of Origin: Home office area

Preliminary Cause: Accidental - electrical

Additional Information: This fire was determined to be accidental from a power cord under the desk in the home office. One firefighter sustained lacerations from falling glass while setting up a ladder. He was transported to Medstar St. Mary's Hospital where he was treated and released. The homeowners were displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross.

 

[Editor]

Date: 1-7-17

Time: 4:17 am

Location / Address: 2100 Briarwood Drive, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: House Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Two story single family dwelling

Owner / Occupants: Dicarlo Dickerson

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $250,000 Contents: $50,000

Smoke Alarm Status: Unknown

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Waldorf VFD

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 45

Time to Control: 30 minutes

Discovered By: Home Owner

Area of Origin: First Floor

Preliminary Cause: Incendiary - Arson

Additional Information: Unknown suspect(s) entered the unoccupied dwelling and intentionally set the fire. Anyone with information about this fire is asked to contact the Southern Region Office at 443-550-6829.

 

[Editor]

Date: 1/11/17

Time: 2:03 p.m.

Location / Address: 10040 Shorter Place, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 20 x 30 Wood Frame Shed

Owner / Occupants: Owner - Nathan & Mary Lancaster

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 10,000.00 Contents: $20,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: None

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 10

Time to Control: 5 minutes

Discovered By: Owner

Area of Origin: Interior of Shed

Preliminary Cause: Accidental - Electrical

Additional Information: The fire was the result of an electrical power cord failure behind a freezer located in the shed. The shed and it's contents were destroyed by the fire. There were no injuries as a result of this fire.

 

[Editor]

Date: 1/16/17

Time: 3:06 p.m.

Location / Address: 46480 Midway Drive, Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, MD

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Two story wood frame dwelling

Owner / Occupants: Joseph Benzing / Mary Ford

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 100,000.00 Contents: $25,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present - did not activate

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Bay District Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 32

Time to Control: 30 minutes

Discovered By: Occupant

Area of Origin: 2nd Floor Bedroom

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The fire was determined to be accidental as a result of a power cord failure in the upstairs bedroom. The occupant of the home was displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross.

 

[Editor]

Date: 1/19/17

Time: 2:45 p.m.

Location / Address: 5010 Gallant Green Rd., Waldorf, Charles County, MD

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2 story single family dwelling

Owner / Occupants: Daniel K & Deborah Kitts

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 40,000.00 Contents: $10,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present - Activated

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 30

Time to Control: 15 minutes

Discovered By: Owner/Occupant

Area of Origin: Interior Wood Stove Piping

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The fire was the result of a fire within the woodstove piping located in an interior wall. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. Four adults are being assisted by the American Red Cross.