Overview
- Emergency crews were called about 4:20 p.m. to Schaefer’s Canal House in Chesapeake City for a reported boat explosion, Maryland authorities said.
- The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal confirmed nine people were injured, with seven on the boat and two on a nearby dock.
- Four victims were flown to hospitals and three were taken by ambulance, according to the state fire marshal’s office.
- Local volunteer fire personnel, county paramedics and state air-medical teams responded and Deputy State Fire Marshals have opened an active investigation into the cause.
- The incident happened on a high-traffic holiday for waterfront dining and boating, which may affect crowding, emergency response and forthcoming safety reviews.