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NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION
Date: 1/5/2026
Time: 1:52 p.m.
Location / Address: 4241 Rufus Madeline Place, Marbury, Charles County
Type of Incident: Structure Fire
Description of Structure / Property: Single Family Dwelling
Owner / Occupants: Jeffrey Landsberry and Wynona Springstead
Injuries or Deaths: One dog died as a result of the fire
Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 125,000 Contents: $ 50,000
Smoke Alarm Status: Undetermined
Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A
Arrests(s): N/A
Primary Responding Fire Department: Tenth District Volunteer Fire Department
# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 50
Time to Control: 1 Hour
Discovered By: Family Member
Area of Origin: Under Investigation
Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation
Additional Information: The incident involved a fire in a single family dwelling which was a total loss. The occupants were not at home at the time of the fire. Two adults and four children resided in the home and are being assisted by the American Red Cross. One dog was inside the home and was found deceased after the fire was extinguished. The fire is believed to be accidental in nature but the exact cause remains under investigation.