Boat Fire Under Investigation in Dorchester County
Taylors Island, MD - On July 17, 2025 at approximately 1:53 AM, a fire broke out early Thursday morning in the 600 block of Taylors Island Road in Dorchester County, Maryland.
The fire broke out on a 35-foot Concor Cabin Cruiser vessel at Slaughter Creek Marina, resulting in significant damages. The fire, originally reported by a neighboring residence, prompted a response from the Taylor's Island Volunteer Fire Company.
Incident Details:
- Type of Incident: Boat Fire
- Structure/Property Affected: 35' Concor Cabin Cruiser
- Estimated Damage: $75,000 (structure); No contents loss reported
- Number of Alarms: 1
- Number of Firefighters: 11
- Time to Control: 20 minutes
Additional Impacts:
Vessels located near the origin of the fire sustained heat damage, including the following:
- 35' Trojan Cabin Cruiser
- 30' Luhrs Alura Sport Fishing vessel
- 36' Catalina sailboat
Investigation Status:
The area of origin and the preliminary cause of the fire remain under investigation by authorities.
The Taylor's Island Volunteer Fire Company successfully contained the fire within 20 minutes of arrival, preventing further spread. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
