Fire Marshal Fire Marshall Investigations; May-2024

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NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 5/4/24

Time: 6:47 p.m.

Location / Address: 21880 Magnolia Drive, California, St. Mary's County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 2 Story Single Family Residence

Owner / Occupants: James Shaw

Injuries or Deaths: 1 Adult and 1 Firefighter - both non-life threatening injuries

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 350,000.00 Contents: $ 100,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status:

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status:

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Bay District Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 70

Time to Control: 45 minutes

Discovered By: Neighbor

Area of Origin: Attached Garage

Preliminary Cause: Accidental

Additional Information: The fire began within the attached 2 car garage. The 5 occupants of the house were able to escape without injury. The owners will be assisted by the American Red Cross, as well as family and friends.

 

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NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 5/12/24

Time: 7:32 p.m.

Location / Address: 6507 Pomfret Road, Bryans Road, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 1 Story Single Family Dwelling w/Walkout Basement

Owner / Occupants: Ennio Rodriquez

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 200,000.00 Contents: $ 50,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Unknown

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: None

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Bryans Road Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 50

Time to Control: 10 minutes

Discovered By: Passer-By

Area of Origin: Bedroom on main level of house

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6832.

 

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NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 5/22/24

Time: 9:50 p.m.

Location / Address: 2580 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: 12 Vehicles and 1 Trailer

Owner / Occupants: Mega Imports Auto Sales

Injuries or Deaths: 1 Firefighter Injury

Estimated $ Loss: $ 70,000.00

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: 49

Time to Control: 20 Minutes

Discovered By: Neighbor

Area of Origin: Under Investigation

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: 12 Vehicles and 1 Trailer were damaged due to the fire. There was no fire damage to the business. One firefighter was transported with non-life threatening injures.

 

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NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 5-22-24

Time: 10:57 p.m.

Location / Address: 3002 Gallery Place, T-5, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Multi-Story Apartment Building

Owner / Occupants: Occupant - Clarissa Pickeral

Injuries or Deaths: Occupant was transported by EMS during the investigation

Estimated $ Loss: $ 50,000.00

Smoke Alarm Status: Present

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status: Present / Sprinkler System Activated

Arrests(s): None

Primary Responding Fire Department: Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department

# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 25

Time to Control: 10 Minutes

Discovered By: Neighbor

Area of Origin: Bedroom

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 410-414-3612.