RedactedNarrative: On May 03, 2020, at approximately 6:26 PM, Maryland Natural Resources Police responded to the area of Spa Creek, Severn River for a reported boat fire. When we arrived on scene at 6:37 PM we found Annapolis Fire Department out with the vessel. The vessel was white in color 2005 Rinker 34ft bearing Maryland Registration 2320 BU. The fire was extinguished when we arrived at the scene. Annapolis FD confirmed the fire was out and assessed the damage. It was determined the fire started in the vessel's engine compartment, likely a result of an electrical issue. Annapolis Fire Marshall stated that it could have started from the battery charger due to the shore power being the only power running to the vessel. Annapolis Fire Marshall's Office stated they are completing a report as well. Their incident number is 2020-27572. It was confirmed that there was no heaters left on at the time of the fire. Negligence does not appear to be involved with this incident.
      The Fire Marshal and myself spoke with the Owner who was not on the vessel when the fire started. She advised that she was not aware of anything left powered on. At this time no estimate for the damages has been given. An additional report will follow when this information has been provided.
  Fire Marshall’s Report: On 5/3/20 at approximately 1824 hours, Annapolis Fire Marshal's Office Fire and Explosive Services Unit (ESU) responded with units from the Annapolis Fire Deparment (AFD), Anne Arundel County Fire Department (AACoFD) and the United States Naval Academy Fire Department (USNA) for a reported boat fire. Upon arrival AFD reported finding an engine compartment fire that was already out. The fire appeared to have been smoldering and smothered out prior to fire department arrival. The fire damages were contained to the engine compartment and some life jackets that were located directly above a vent from the engine. Witnesses advised seeing light smoke coming from the rear of boat. The boat was winterized and plugged into the shoreline. The battery bank was connected to a charger. The origin of the fire is the engine compartment and the cause of the fire is an electrical malfunction. The fire is ruled accidental. The investigation is closed pending any new evidence or information is provided to the Annapolis Fire Marshal's Office.