Fire Marshal Fire Investigations -- June 2021

Rice, Murtha & Psoras Trial Lawyers

With over 120 years of experience, their team of lawyers and experienced legal support professionals work to help you in a time of legal need.

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 6/1/21

Time: 6:40 p.m.

Location / Address: 3114 Heathcote Road, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Townhouse

Owner / Occupants: Owner - Bobbi & Humphrey MacFarlane / Occupant - Brittany Muzzey

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 175,000.00 Contents: $ 25,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None Present

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 75

Time to Control: 15 minutes

Discovered By: Occupant

Area of Origin: Exterior

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The cause of the accidental fire, located on the exterior of the residence, was the result of improperly discarded materials in the trashcan. As a result of the fire one adult and 2 children, as well as the occupants of a neighboring residence, were displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross.

 

[Editor]

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 6/5/21

Time: 9:41 p.m.

Location / Address: 46543 Valley Court, Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 1 Story Community Building

Owner / Occupants: Spring Valley Apartments

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 75,000.00 Contents: $ 25,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present

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: 15 minutes

Discovered By: Nearby Resident

Area of Origin: Exterior Trashcan

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The fire was the result of improperly discarded ground-based sparkling devices in an outside trashcan next to the Spring Valley Community Building. The building was unoccupied at the time of the incident. There were no injuries nor were any residents displaced as a result of the fire.

 

[Editor]

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 6/6/21

Time: 11:01 p.m.

Location / Address: Colburn Lane / Saratoga Lane, Bryantown, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Vehicle

Owner / Occupants: Annie Dang

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 25,000.00 Contents: $ 0

Smoke Alarm Status: N/A

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 4

Time to Control: 10 minutes

Discovered By: Passer-by

Area of Origin: Interior of vehicle

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The vehicle was parked in a remote area and was completely destroyed by the fire. The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6831.

 

[Editor]

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 6/11/21

Time: 3:43 p.m.

Location / Address: 2400 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Commercial Building

Owner / Occupants: American Legion Post 293

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 150.000.00 Contents: $ 0

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: 50

Time to Control: 1 hour

Discovered By: Neighbor

Area of Origin: Interior of Structure

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The structure was vacant at the time of the incident. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6835.

 

[Editor]

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 6/21/21

Time: 10:48 p.m.

Location / Address: 12599 Substation Road, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2006 Chrysler Pacifica

Owner / Occupants: Robert Dinplebeck

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 3,000.00 Contents: $

Smoke Alarm Status: N/A

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: N/A

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 10

Time to Control: 10 minutes

Discovered By: Neighbor

Area of Origin: Front of Vehicle / Engine Compartment

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The fire destroyed the 2006 Chrysler Pacifica. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6820.

 

[Editor]

Date: 6/26/21

Time: 12:13 p.m.

Location / Address: 27374 Birch Manor Circle, Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 1 Story Single Family Residence

Owner / Occupants: George & Michelle Brown

Injuries or Deaths: 1 Injury - Occupant

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 200.000.00 Contents: $ 75,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status:

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 48

Time to Control: 15 minutes

Discovered By: Neighbor

Area of Origin: Bedroom

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The fire originated in a bedroom in the single family dwelling. One occupant was transported to a regional burn center for injuries sustained during the fire and re-entering the residence to retrieve valuable. The fire remains under investigation.