Boat Fire in Kenmore Marina January 4

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The Northshore Fire Department was dispatched at 8:38 a.m. on Wednesday January 4, 2012, to a boat fire on a 40-foot 1978 Egg Harbor Sport Fisher at the Habour Village Marina located on NE 175 Street in Kenmore.

A nearby boat owner had immediately called 911 after he noticed smoke coming from the back of the boat.

When firefighters arrived, they discovered smoke and flames coming from the back of the boat. Quick actions by responding firefighters minimized damage to the boat and prevented fire damage to any adjacent vessels. The recent installation of a standpipe system at the Marina aided the firefighters in a rapid attack on the fire.

There were no firefighter or civilian injuries. Damages to the boat are estimated at $5,000. A King County Fire Investigator responded and determined the cause of the fire to be an electrical malfunction.