Grasonville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a boat fire in front of Annie’s Paramount Steak and Seafood House in the Kent Narrows at 5:41 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4.
Fire Chief Jason Anthony and crew arrived at 500 Kent Narrows Way North to find fire showing from a boat on a boat lift and discovered it was Grasonville VFD’s Fire Boat 2.
“The crew of Engine 25 quickly deployed two hand lines to get a knock on the fire,” the fire department posted on its Facebook page. Despite the quick response, the 32-foot Haddaway fire/rescue boat suffered severe damage.
It took 23 firefighters 30 minutes to control the blaze, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Damages are estimated at $215,000 to the boat and $40,000 to the contents.
The fire started on the starboard side, rear deck of the vessel, the fire marshal’s office said. It was discovered by a passerby.
Investigators have ruled the fire accidental, caused by a malfunction of the 30-amp power inlet on board the boat. GVFD described it as the shoreline plug.
The priority now is to restore this valuable piece of equipment to our community, GVFD said.
Fire Chief Jason Anthony and crew arrived at 500 Kent Narrows Way North to find fire showing from a boat on a boat lift and discovered it was Grasonville VFD’s Fire Boat 2.
“The crew of Engine 25 quickly deployed two hand lines to get a knock on the fire,” the fire department posted on its Facebook page. Despite the quick response, the 32-foot Haddaway fire/rescue boat suffered severe damage.
It took 23 firefighters 30 minutes to control the blaze, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Damages are estimated at $215,000 to the boat and $40,000 to the contents.
The fire started on the starboard side, rear deck of the vessel, the fire marshal’s office said. It was discovered by a passerby.
Investigators have ruled the fire accidental, caused by a malfunction of the 30-amp power inlet on board the boat. GVFD described it as the shoreline plug.
The priority now is to restore this valuable piece of equipment to our community, GVFD said.
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