RedactedNarrative: On 4/7/16 this officer responded to a report of a boat fire at Beacon Light Marina.  On arrival the fire on the vessel had been extinguished by the Havre de Grace Fire Department and Perry Point Fire Department Marine II Unit.  The 41ft sail boat had been docked in slip E-19 for the winter and was not in use at the time of the fire.  There were no persons on board.  The fire was extensive and completely burned the stern of the vessel, aft portion of the cabin area and main sail. There was no damage to the dock or other vessels.  The 911 caller reported seeing a small orange glow from the aft starboard corner of the vessel that quickly spread and by the time the fire departments responded the flames were approximately 200ft in the air, according to the Assist. Chief of the Havre de Grace Fire Department.
  
   The State Fire Marshal arrived on scene at approximately 0745 hours.  He confirmed that the vessel was not plugged into shore power.  Upon further investigation it was determined that the fire originated in the aft starboard corner.  There did not appear to be anything combustible in this area of the vessel except for a 12 volt battery.  The fuel tank for the vessel is located on the port side.  The State Fire Marshal determined that the fire is still under investigation but did not appear to be suspicious at this time.
  
   This officer contacted the owner of the vessel at 1300 hours.  Owner purchased the vessel 18 months prior and had a marine survey of the vessel at that time.  Owner stated that he had last been at the vessel three weeks prior and had started and run the engine at that time.  When he departed everything was turned off on the vessel.  He confirmed that there was a 12 volt gel cell battery located on either side in the stern of the vessel and they were about three years old.  He said his flares were new last year and he had also upgraded the electronics last year.  Owner could think of no reason why the vessel would catch on fire.
  
   Owner estimates the value of the vessel to be approximately $180,000 and it is this officers opinion that the vessel is a complete loss.
     
   The vessel has being towed to Tide Water Marina, 100 Bourbon Street, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 and is in no danger of sinking at this time.
  
   All events occurred in Harford County, MD.
  