UPDATE Sunday, July 5 at noon
Maryland Fire Marshal's Office Press Release
On July 4 the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Natural Resources Police responded to the Spring Cove Marina located at 455 Lore Road in Solomon’s for a reported explosion on a boat with multiple victims.
The 6:40 p.m. accidental flash fire was determined to be the result of a spark from electrical connections at the onboard bilge pump while gasoline vapors were still present in the engine compartment.
Thirteen victims were transported via ambulances and private vehicles to three separate hospitals for treatment of their injuries. Two children ages 12 and 14, were transported to Children’s National Medical Center. The 12 year-old received burns to both legs and the 14 year-old was treated for an arm injury after jumping onto the pier. Four adults and a 16 year-old male were transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital. These patients, except for a 76 year-old male, were subsequently transported to MedStar Washington Hospital Center for additional treatment of burn injuries. Five adults and a 15 year-old male were transported directly to MedStar Washington Hospital Center from the scene. All of the victims from the incident sustained non-life threatening injuries and are expected to recover fully after treatment of their injuries.
The flash fire caused minimal damage with an estimated $2,500 in damage to the 38’ Carver Cabin Cruiser during the incident. The fire occurred shortly after refueling operations were completed at the pier.

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UPDATE Saturday, July 4 at 8:30 p.m. from Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department (Company 3)
At approximately 6:04 p.m. Company 3 was dispatched for a marina fire at Spring Cove Marina in Solomons. A 38-foot cabin cruiser was fueling at the dock when an unknown source ignited the vessel.
A flash fire caused injury to 10 people. Eight people have been transported to a specialty center, including three pediatric [child] patients. Two were transported to the local [Calvert Memorial Hospital] Emergency Room for minor injuries. None of the injuries appear to be life-threatening.
Command was terminated at 7:05 p.m. Departments from Calvert and St. Mary's counties responded.
The source of ignition is being investigated by the State Fire Marshall and Department of Natural Resources.
Additional information will be available at the completion of this investigation.
UPDATE Saturday, July 4 at 7:15 p.m.
SOLOMONS, MD - The Calvert County Sheriff's Office reported that Lore Street in Solomons has been reopened to traffic.
County fire and rescue authorities have indicated that all of those injured in the boat explosion are en route to area hospitals.
The incident remains under investigation.
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UPDATE Saturday, July 4 at 6:56 p.m.
SOLOMONS, MD - Authorities are reporting 10 people have sustained injuries following an explosion aboard a boat at Spring Cove Marina. The incident occurred around 6 p.m.
The Calvert County Sheriff's Office has closed Lore Road to traffic due to the heavy presence of responders at the scene.
Maryland Natural Resources Police spokeswoman Candy Thomson said three units from that agency are at the scene assisting in the rescue and investigation.
All of the injured are being transported to hospitals via ambulance due to the adverse weather conditions.
UPDATE Saturday, July 4 at 6:45 p.m.
SOLOMONS, MD - Fire and rescue personnel, along with police and the Coast Guard are at the scene of a boat fire that occurred at local marina late Saturday afternoon. At least four and possibly as many as eight people have sustained burns as a result of the fire that reportedly occurred at Spring Cove Marina.
None of the injured is being flown due to adverse weather conditions.
There are reports that two women are being transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital.
There are also reports that some of the injured are children.
Further details as they become available.