Waldorf house fire extinguished using garden hose; Damages estimated at $20,000

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20 Greystone Circle, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland


NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: 8/18/22

Time: 7:46 a.m.

Location / Address: 20 Greystone Circle, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland

Type of Incident: Fire

Description of Structure / Property: Single Family Dwelling

Owner / Occupants: Monique Adams

Injuries or Deaths: None

Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $ 20,000.00 Contents: $

Smoke Alarm Status: Activated

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: Fire was extinguished prior to the arrival of the Fire Department

Discovered By: Neighbor

Area of Origin: Rear of the Home

Preliminary Cause: Under Investigation

Additional Information: A neighbor observed smoke coming from the back of the house and alerted the occupant, allowing them to safely exit the home. The fire was extinguished by the use of a garden hose prior to the arrival of the fire department. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Southern Regional Office, at 443-550-6833.
 
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