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Boat Fire Contained at Hope Springs Marina, No Injuries Reported

Photo: Stafford fire and rescue

Just before 10 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2025, Stafford County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) units responded to a reported large boat fire at Hope Springs Marina on Hope Springs Lane.

Crews arrived on the scene within 10 minutes to find a large vessel, still attached to the dock, fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters acted swiftly, extending lines along the dock to contain the fire. Simultaneously, personnel used Fire Boat 1500 at Hope Springs Marina to attack the flames from the water.

To minimize environmental damage, booms were placed in the water to prevent the spread of hazardous materials.

No injuries were reported, and no other vessels sustained damage in the incident. The cause of the fire is under routine investigation by the Stafford County Fire Marshal’s Office.

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