Fire Marshal Fire Marshall Investigations; February-2025

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NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION​

Date: February 21, 2025

Time: 8:58 P.M.

Location / Address: 8230 Gilroy Road, Nanjemoy, Charles County

Type of Incident: House Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Single story, single family home

Owner / Occupants: Sandra Gilroy

Injuries or Deaths: The occupant of the home was transported to MedStar Washington Hospital The injuries were non life threatening.

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 250,000 Contents: $ 30,000

Smoke Alarm Status: Present and activated

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Not Present

Arrests(s): N/A

Primary Responding Fire Department: Nanjemoy Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 57

Time to Control: 30 Minutes

Discovered By: Occupant

Area of Origin: Bedroom

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: The fire was discovered by the occupant of the home who was inside at the time of the fire. She sustained minor burns and smoke inhalation and was transported to MedStar Washington Hospital Center. While the fire remains under investigation, it is not suspicious in nature.

 

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NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION​

Date: February 22, 2025

Time: 8:53 p.m.

Location / Address: 12535 Crain Highway, Newburg, Charles County

Type of Incident: Building Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 30' X 50' Vacant Commercial Building

Owner / Occupants: Kent Croft

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 500 Contents: $ 0

Smoke Alarm Status: None

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Newburg Volunteer Fire and Rescue

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 46

Time to Control: 10 Minutes

Discovered By: Passing Motorist

Area of Origin: Interior of the building

Preliminary Cause: Incendiary

Additional Information: The fire was discovered by a passing motorist and was witnessed on the interior the building before spreading to some surrounding brush on the exterior. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. Anyone with further information is asked to call the Office of the State Fire Marshal – Southern Region at 410-414-3615.