A boat was observed on fire at a marina. After investigation and inspection by the fire marshal it was determined that an employee of the marina had sometime prior to the fire installed a battery charger aboard the vessel. In doing so, the battery charger was powered by an orange colored extension cord and plugged in to an electrical service. When the vessel's batter compartment door was closed, it pinched the cord, subsequently causing overheating, short circuit and subsequent ignition. All were in agreement as to the cause and determination of the fire being accidental. The vessel was a total loss. Unoccupied.
Pawcatuck                     