2011-05-30 Charles House Fire Waldorf
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MARYLAND
STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Notice of Investigation
DATE: 5/30/11 TIME: 1:11 a.m. SUBMITTED BY: DFM Melissa Bean
TYPE OF INCIDENT: FIRE EXPLOSIVE OTHER:
LOCATION / ADDRESS: 9369 Medfield Ct, Waldorf, Charles County
DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE / PROPERTY: Two story single family house fire
OWNER / OCCUPANT(S): Elnora Marie Taylor-Silverman
INJURIES OR DEATHS: None
ESTIMATED $ LOSS: STRUCTURE $15,000 CONTENTS: $10,000
SMOKE ALARM STATUS: Yes
FIRE ALARM / SPRINKLER STATUS: N/A
ARREST(S) (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
RESPONDING STATE FIRE MARSHAL(S): DFM Melissa Bean & DFM John Nelson
RESPONDING FIRE DEPARTMENT: Waldorf VFD, Accokeek VFD, Bryans Road VFD, Indian Head VFD,
La Plata VFD, Potomac Heights VFD, Westlake VFD
# OF ALARMS: 1 # OF FIREFIGHTERS: 35 TIME TO CONTROL: 4 min.
DISCOVERED BY: Home Owner
AREA OF ORIGIN: Bedroom
PRELIMINARY CAUSE: Accidental
ASSISTING AGENCIES: ATF FBI MSP
OTHER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The accidental fire was caused by an electrical malfunction within a
bedroom lamp. The room sustained heavy smoke damage and minor fire damage. One adult was displaced as
a result of the fire and is being assisted by family members.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OSFM - Southern Regional Office, 443-550-6820