Two fires that occurred in Waldorf Sunday, June 29 remain under investigation, state officials reported.
According to Dfm. John Nelson of the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, a house fire on Alyssa Lane was reported shortly after 9 a.m. Damage to the two-story, wood-frame home is estimated at $100,000. No injuries were reported.
“The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time,” Nelson reported. “The family was displaced from the home and is being assisted by other family members and friends.”
Thirty-five volunteer firefighters from Waldorf, La Plata, Accokeek, Potomac Heights, Brandywine and Baden were dispatched to the one-alarm blaze, which originated in the home’s basement. The firefighters brought the flames under control in 10 minutes. A resident of the house had discovered the fire.
Nelson identified the homeowner as Roy Bowman.
At approximately 7:19 p.m. a fence was reportedly set ablaze on Red Lion Place. Two Waldorf firefighters responded and extinguished the fire, which was discovered by a passing motorist.
“The fire was incendiary from suspect(s) igniting the fence on fire with an open flame in three locations,” Nelson stated. “The fire caused damage to the fence and extended to the surrounding brush.”
The estimated damage to the fence was $150.
Anyone who might have information on the incident is asked to contact the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Southern Region Office at 443-550-6833.
Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com
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