Location / Address: 4660 Prestancia Place, Unit 210, Waldorf, Charles County, MD
Type of Incident: Fire on a deck outside an apartment door
Description of Structure / Property: 3 story garden style apartment building
Owner / Occupants: Mary Catterton
Injuries or Deaths: None
Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $200 Contents: $0
Smoke Alarm Status: Present
Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Present but did not activate due to insufficient smoke build-up
Arrests(s): N/A
Primary Responding Fire Department: Waldorf VFD
# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 5
Time to Control: Out on arrival
Discovered By: Neighbor
Area of Origin: Trash bag
Preliminary Cause: Under investigation
Additional Information: The fire occurred in a trash bag which had been placed on the deck outside the door to the apartment. The fire was quickly extinguished by the resident after being discovered by her neighbor. The structure sustained minor damage and no residents were displaced. Investigation continues.
Smoke Alarm Status: present and activated properly
Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A
Arrests(s): N/A
Primary Responding Fire Department:
# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 50
Time to Control: 1 hour
Discovered By: Passer by
Area of Origin: Laundry / utility room
Preliminary Cause: Accidental, electrical
Additional Information: An accidental fire occurred in the interior laundry room at the electrical panel. Two adults and one child were displaced as a result of the fire and are being assisted by the American Red Cross.
Primary Responding Fire Department: Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department
# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 15
Time to Control: 5 minutes
Discovered By: Neighbor
Area of Origin: Interior of Barn
Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation
Additional Information: Shortly before 4:00 p.m. neighbors in the area noticed smoke coming from the location of the barn. Upon investigation, debris inside of the barn was found to be on fire. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6834.
