RedactedNarrative: On December 29, 2022, at approximately 11:19 A.M., the Maryland Natural Resources Police were en route to Thomas Point Park for a patrol check when we observed a large plume of black smoke coming from the west in the vicinity of the South River. I drove into a private residence in order to further investigate the source of the fire. We observed the fire coming from a vessel at the Hillsmere Marina, E. Bay View Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 in Anne Arundel County. 
  
  We contacted dispatch about the fire and to notify county fire units. Dispatch confirmed Anne Arundel County Fire Department (Run #: 2022-93321) was on the scene with the vessel and attempting to extinguish the fire. At approximately 12:26 P.M., the fire was extinguished, and we observed two vessels that had been completely engulfed by the fire and one that sustained minor damage. Annapolis Fire Department and Anne Arundel County Fire Marshall were on the scene.
  
  Upon arrival, we met with the owner of the Eagle ray, who informed us his vessel started the fire. At 11:04 A.M, he received a call from a neighbor that his vessel was on fire. Subject1 immediately departed his residence with a pressurized water fire extinguisher. Upon arrival, the fire had fully engulfed the stern of his boat and realized he was not equipped to extinguish it. He stated that within a few minutes vessel #2 became engulfed with flames.
  
  Subject1 informed us his vessel was:
  Winterized in November 2022,
  Had a full tank of fuel,
  Was connected to a battery charger,
  Had a running dehumidifier, and
  Had a canvas top cover (Vessel #2 also had a canvas top) 
  The fire more than likely originated from an electrical shortage from the battery hookup on Vessel #1. Vessel #2 became engulfed in flames due to the proximity to Vessel #1 and the wind direction for that time was approximately a southwest wind at 6 knots. Vessel #3 sustained damages to the boom rigging pole, gel coating, port side hull and cabin hatch cover. 
  
  Subject1 notified the owner of vessel #2. The Hillsmere Marina manager contacted the owner of vessel #3. 
  
  On January 3, 2023, I contacted the owners of Vessel #2 and Vessel #3 to gather more information. I advised the owners to reach out to their insurance agencies and provide them with the report number to facilitate with the filing process. 
  
  Pictures of the incident and witness statement are uploaded to the attachments' section of this report. 
  
  All events occurred in Anne Arundel County, MD.
  