Ridem sgt. responded to a boat on fire at the onshore condominium docks in newport. Upon his arrival newport fire and police were at the scene.  Sgt reported the vessel on fire was a 1984 36-ft carver cruiser (plan b, ri-3697 ax) that was completely burned and in danger of sinking. The 50 amp shore power had been disconnected by newport fire.  The boat was not underway nor did the fire start during the engine start up.  No one was on the boat at the time of the fire. The owner indicated that he had been on the boat over the weekend but had not returned since he left. The remaining hull was submerged well above the normal waterline. In the adjacent slip was a 41-foot silverton that was heavily damaged on its port side caused by flame and heat, however, it did not appear to have caught on fire.  According to newport fire investigators, the fire originated in the starboard aft sleeping area; however, no source can be singled out as a cause. It appears the fire was accidental and caused by an undetermined electrical source.
NEWPORT