Large boat fire spreads to nearby boats in Havre de Grace
BALTIMORE - A large boat fire spread to two other boats at the City Yacht Basin in Havre de Grace, according to the State Fire Marshal.
Officials said a 1988 32-foot Bayliner Avanti caught fire when the owner of the boat was cleaning.
The boat's damage was considered a complete loss.
Crews have water on the fire & are working to fully extinguish the blaze. No report of injuries. Continue to avoid the area. #HavredeGrace #HdG #SHCo https://t.co/C07tA1NGam pic.twitter.com/SDs4hwEBf9
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The fire extensively damaged a boat on one side, and another boat had minor damage.
There were no reports of injuries.
The estimated damage to all three boats and the pier is $300,000.
It took 35 firefighters about an hour to control the fire.