November 7th, 2017 by WCBC Radio

Five boats which were being prepared for winter storage were damaged in a fire Monday evening at Xtreme Power Sports in Accident in Garrett County. 

According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office, the boats were outside and no buildings were damaged. 

The damage totals about $30,000 according to the Fire Marshal.

 

MARYLAND STATE FIRE MARSHAL

NOTICE OF INVESTIGATION

Date: November 6, 2017

Time: 6:12 p.m.

Location / Address:  Xtreme Power Sports, 418 S. Main Street, Accident, Garrett County

Type of Incident:  multiple boat fire

Description of Structure / Property: 5 boats  

Owner / Occupants: Various Owners

Injuries or Deaths:  none

Estimated $ Loss: $30,000

Smoke Alarm Status:  n/a

Fire Alarm / Sprinkler Status:  n/a

Arrests(s): none

Primary Responding Fire Department: Accident

# of Alarms:   1                  # Of Firefighters:  15

Under Control In:  20 minutes

Discovered By:  Maryland State Police patrol

Area of Origin: under investigation

Preliminary Cause: under investigation

Additional Information: The boats were outdoors being prepared for winter storage.  No structures sustained damage.