RedactedNarrative: On 08-19-16 I received a call for service in reference to a boat fire at Aqualand Marina Charles County Maryland.  On arrival I was greeted by the local Fire Chief who had assisted fireboard in putting out fire.  Steeping on the vessel I headed below to the cabin.  Immediately to the left of the stairs was the galley.  The range appeared to be the source of the fire.  The Fire Marshall would later confirm this.  The water damage from extinguishing the fire was very minimal.  The Chief said that they had used as little water as possible.  There was substantial charring of the wood above the range and melting of the wall around it.  Upon his initial inspection of the damage, the Fire Marshall asked if anything had been removed from the cabin.  The Chief replied that," Yes, some burned towels were placed on the stern swim deck (shown in picture).  Inspecting the towels, two distinct circular burns could be seen on one that matched the circular burners on the range.  It was determined by the Fire Marshall the range was the source of the fire.  
  
  
    The owner of the vessel had been out on the boat earlier with some family and friends.  He reported he had no issues while using the vessel.  He tied the vessels up as usual and left the marina for home.  He received a call from Aqualand Marina approximately 30 minutes after departing to return to the marina and that his vessel was on fire.  The initial call came from two witness at the marina that reported the fire to Fireboard. Neither witness reported seeing anyone present on or around the vessel at the time of the fire. It could not be determined who the initial witness were.  Owner stated that he never used the range, had never tested it and in fact didn't know how to operate it. It could not be determined at that time how the range was turned on. The vessel remained secured at the marina.  As of this writing there is nothing to suggest this was a criminal act.  Owner contacted Progressive insurance in regards to his vessel is currently waiting for an estimate from them.
  
     This case is closed. A supplemental will be issued pending reception of further information. All events occurred in Charles county.  
  