It was a dreadful sight for boaters looking forward to a Memorial Day on the water.
Early Sunday morning, a significant blaze broke out at Columbia Island Marina, between the GW Parkway and the Pentagon, prompting a large fire department response from Arlington and D.C., including D.C. fireboats.
At least three boats and some of the marina’s dock were damaged, according to D.C. Fire and EMS. The flames could be seen from a distance.
Despite the intensity of the fire at times, fed by the boats’ fuel tanks, no injuries were reported.
Update Columbia Island Marina. 3 vessels well involved. DC Fireboats working in unified command with @ArlingtonVaFD land units have extinguished all visible fire. No injuries reported. #DCsBravest pic.twitter.com/xskmFhgDB1
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 28, 2023
UPDATE: @ArlingtonVaFD moved in with a hose line from land to put the initial water on the fire. It's mostly out except some hot spots. @dcfireems boats helping. 2 or 3 boats & docks burned. @ARLnowDOTcom @SafetyVid @RealTimeNews10 #firefighters pic.twitter.com/LqmRjKUaZ2
— Dave Statter (@STATter911) May 28, 2023
Additional images of the fire overnight at the Columbia Island Marina. DC’s Fireboats and @ArlingtonVaFD worked together to extinguish 3 burning vessels. pic.twitter.com/ZZFG92jG7j
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 28, 2023
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) May 28, 2023
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