RedactedNarrative: On August 4, 2021 at 1800 hours, officers were dispatched to a boat fire on the Chester River just above Foreman Branch and below Duck Neck Campground. While I was en-route to the fire I was made aware that the fire was out and two of the five passengers were local volunteer fire fighters. I arrived on location to find that the outboard motor had caught fire and exploded. No other damage to the vessel were reported and all passengers were not injured.  
  The owner of the vessel, OPERATOR 1, arranged for a tow back to Deep Land Pubic Boat Ramp.  I followed the vessel and occupants back to the ramp to ensure safe transportation and arrival. Once back to the public landing I gathered all information for the report and departed. After talking with the owner I found out that the boat was a complete rebuild and this was the first trip of the summer. The vessel hull was stripped, new fibberglass, paint, new seat, carpet, and electronics. The motor was also a rebuild. The family was excited for the trip.  They started to head down stream from Deep Landing Public landing at cruising speed when they heard an explosion. Everyone looking back at the motor and noticed it was completely in flames.  Being firefighters, they  grabbed the fire extinguisher and put the fire out.  
  All events occurred in Queen Anne's County, Maryland.  No further police action to be taken at this time.
  