On 04/11/09 at 1736 hrs., the Writer was notified by Tawes, of a boat fire near the number 12 marker in the Severn River. Upon arrival, the boat MD 7321 BK, was fully engulfed in flames. All the passengers were on land. The Owner stated that the engine had been acting a little funny, but thought nothing of it. He looked back at the engine and noticed flames coming from the outbroard engine. He used his fire extinguisher to try and put the fire out. that did not work. A passing boater gave him their fire extinguisher to use, with negative results also. The Owner/Operator and passengers abandoned the boat and walked thru the water to shore.
Severna Park                  