Crime & Safety
Fire Engulfs Occoquan Boat Behind Madigan's (Photos)
The cause was most likely an electrical malfunction.
A fire that engulfed a 36-foot Chris Craft behind Madigan's Grill in Occoquan yesterday was most likely caused by an electrical malfunction, according to the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department.
OWL VFD initially responded to the report of a boat fire at 11:43 a.m. and found the boat in flames, with other boats nearby. Firefighters extinguished the fire in a few minutes. No one was on the boat, and no one was injured.
"The boat was towed to a local marina and removed from the river to prevent any possible pollutants from the fire or fuel remaining on-board," an OWL VFD statement read.
Find out what's happening in Lake Ridge-Occoquanfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
By subscribing, you agree to Patch's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.