Waldorf, MD – State investigators continue to probe two motor vehicle fires that occurred in Charles County earlier this month. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the first fire was discovered Dec. 18 on Mattawoman Drive in Waldorf. A Ford wood chipping and bucket truck owned by Landsdown Tree Service sustained $25,000.
“The fire occurred sometime in the overnight hours between Dec. 17 and Dec. 18,” a deputy fire marshal’s report stated. “The vehicle’s engine compartment and passenger area were completely destroyed by the fire.”
Four volunteer firefighters were dispatched but the blaze had already been extinguished.
Anyone with information that could aid investigators is asked to call the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Southern Region Office at 443-550-6833.
A second vehicle fire was reported Dec. 22 on Crain Highway (US Route 301) in Waldorf. A 2006 GMC 16-foot bot truck owned by Southern Maryland Pawn Brokers sustained $500. No injuries were reported.
“The owner of the truck discovered the front driver’s seat partially burned when he went to check on the truck at approximately 9:30 a.m. Dec. 22,” a deputy fire marshal reported. “The box truck had been parked in the lot behind the pawn shop and not used for about three weeks, so he had no idea when the damage actually occurred.”
Investigators have determined the fire was arson. No arrest has been made at this time. Anyone who might have information that could aid investigators is asked to call the State Fire Marshal at 443-550-6832.
The Maryland Fire Marshal’s Office’s arson hotline number is 1-800-492-7529.
Contact Marty Madden at marty.madden@thebaynet.com