RedactedNarrative: On Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at approximately 2017 hours Maryland atural Resources Police, was on patrol in the area of Patapsco River onboard marked patrol vessel NRP-892 when I was dispatched to a call of a vessel fire in Sue Creek in the area of Red Eye Yacht Club.
  Upon arrival, Bowley’s Quarters Volunteer Fire, Baltimore County Fire Department, and Baltimore County Police land units were on scene. There was a vessel in the water, bearing Maryland registration MD 5961 AZ. The vessel registration came back to a 1976 Pacemaker (30 feet, 6 inches length). The vessel had been burned down to the water line, with some of the bow and bow rails above the water. Pictures of the vessel are attached to this report.
  I was advised by Baltimore County Police that one subject was taken to Bayview Medical Center for treatment of burns (status was Priority 1). The subject was VICTIM 1. Maryland Natural Resources Police responded to Bayview Medical Center to obtain a witness statement from VICTIM 1. I remained on scene with the vessel.
  Officers made contact with victim at Bayview Medical Center. VICTIM 1 stated that he was pouring gasoline into the vessel carburetor. After that, VICTIM 1 pushed the vessel start button and when he did the motor backfired, causing a fireball. VICTIM 1 was burned by the explosion and jumped in the water. He remained in the water until being told by a Baltimore County officer to come out of the water.
  There was also a vessel bearing the name “Delilah” in a slip behind the boat fire that sustained damage. The starboard side of the vessel had been exposed to extreme heat. Pictures of the vessel “Delilah” are attached to this report. The vessel “Delilah” has a US Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation attached to this report (COD# 1234690). Per the vessel’s owner, “Delilah” is a 40’, 2011 MJM vessel, model 40Z.
  I obtained a witness statement from him on May 23, 2021 at Bowerman’s Marina in White Marsh.
  On May 28, 2021 I made contact with Owner 2, who also owns the pier that VICTIM 1’s boat was docked. Owner 2 estimated the damage to his vessel, Delilah, at $50,000.00 and the property damage at $7,000.00 (6 pilings, 2 stringers, 22 plank boards, and 2 shore power setups).
  I also attempted to contact VICTIM 1 on May 28, 2021 to obtain the damage value for his vessel. I called the number given on his witness statement. There was no answer. I will continue to attempt to make contact with VICTIM 1.
  All events occurred in Baltimore County, MD.