RedactedNarrative: On April 29th 2016 I (Officer of the Maryland Natural Resource Police) was on patrol when I received a call in reference to a boat fire at the Lighthouse Inn on Solomons Island.  Upon arrival I met with Sgt. who was interviewing the boat owner about what had occurred.  
  
          Owner had fueled his boat that morning from tanks that he stores in his basement.  After filling up he opened the engine cover, started the port engine, closed the engine cover and went to the front of the boat.  A few moments later he went back to the engine cover, opened it, started the starboard engine and heard what he described as a "pop", and then there was an explosion.  Owner attempted to put out the fire with an extinguisher he kept on board as well as one in his house.  Solomons Island Volunteer Fire Company responded and were able to extinguish the fire.  Owner sustained no injuries and will be in contact with his insurance company in reference to removal of the boat.  Until then the boat will remain on a lift on his property. The vessel is a complete loss, due to the fire. 
  
   All events occurred in Calvert County, this case is closed.
  