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Blaze on board
Multiple fires aboard local boats this year
Over past few months, multiple vessels across San Diego County have gone up in flames under varying circumstances. Oddly, a couple of the boats weren’t even in a body of water when they burned.
At around 11 am on July 17, a fire broke out on the Pegasus, a 65-foot-long sportfishing vessel docked in Point Loma, according to various news outlets. 619 News Media was among the first on the scene near Garrison Street and reported that the fire was likely caused by an electrical issue. The crew members evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported. Harbor Police and San Diego Fire-Rescue crews responded, with Harbor Police arriving via firefighting boats. The flames appeared to be contained to the crew quarters below deck and toward the bow of the fiberglass vessel. No damage was visible from the outside.
On May 10, there was a fire near the Dana Landing Marina, north of Sea World; firefighters were dispatched to put it out. And days before that, crews in Poway extinguished a boat fire inland. The Poway Firefighters Instagram page confirmed there were no injuries in that incident.
On April 21, firefighters put out another fire involving a boat parked near a Chili’s restaurant in Clairemont—about five miles inland from La Jolla Shores.
On April 9, yet another vessel — this one reportedly a large fishing boat named Rooster 3 — caught fire near Eppig Brewing Company at Shelter Island. The incident was documented in the Safety Alerts section of the Nextdoor app.
And in March, two separate incidents were reported by Patch.com. On March 28, firefighters responded to a boat fully engulfed in flames outside a home near Skyline Drive and S. 65th Street in Encanto. Less than two weeks earlier, on March 16, a fire broke out in the San Diego Bay near 4950 North Harbor Drive and Regatta Walk, reportedly triggering a response of nearly 40 emergency personnel, including four fire engines, two medic units, and two trucks.
While no major injuries have been reported in any of these fires, their repeated occurrence has made residents wonder: why are our boats catching on fire?
Per driveaboatusa.com, boat fires can start for a variety of reasons, but some causes are more common than others. Electrical issues top the list, especially in older vessels where worn wiring, short circuits, or overloaded systems are more likely to spark trouble. Faulty voltage regulators and corroded shore power connections can also be culprits. Battery-related problems are another major concern — things like reversed cables, loose or rusty terminals, and using incompatible or non-marine chargers can all lead to overheating and potential fires, particularly if recharging is done near fuel fumes. Fuel system failures, such as leaky hoses, worn-out clamps, or permeable fuel lines, account for a significant number of fires as well, with fumes posing an explosive risk if ventilation is poor. Overheated engines from blocked cooling intakes or damaged exhaust parts can also trigger blazes, especially in cramped compartments. Surprisingly, not all fires start on the water; a good number happen while boats are in storage or transport—often linked to nearby hazards like flammable buildings, careless smoking, or improperly used onboard cooking equipment.
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Blaze on board
Multiple fires aboard local boats this year
Blaze on board
Multiple fires aboard local boats this year
Over past few months, multiple vessels across San Diego County have gone up in flames under varying circumstances. Oddly, a couple of the boats weren’t even in a body of water when they burned.
At around 11 am on July 17, a fire broke out on the Pegasus, a 65-foot-long sportfishing vessel docked in Point Loma, according to various news outlets. 619 News Media was among the first on the scene near Garrison Street and reported that the fire was likely caused by an electrical issue. The crew members evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported. Harbor Police and San Diego Fire-Rescue crews responded, with Harbor Police arriving via firefighting boats. The flames appeared to be contained to the crew quarters below deck and toward the bow of the fiberglass vessel. No damage was visible from the outside.
On May 10, there was a fire near the Dana Landing Marina, north of Sea World; firefighters were dispatched to put it out. And days before that, crews in Poway extinguished a boat fire inland. The Poway Firefighters Instagram page confirmed there were no injuries in that incident.
On April 21, firefighters put out another fire involving a boat parked near a Chili’s restaurant in Clairemont—about five miles inland from La Jolla Shores.
On April 9, yet another vessel — this one reportedly a large fishing boat named Rooster 3 — caught fire near Eppig Brewing Company at Shelter Island. The incident was documented in the Safety Alerts section of the Nextdoor app.
And in March, two separate incidents were reported by Patch.com. On March 28, firefighters responded to a boat fully engulfed in flames outside a home near Skyline Drive and S. 65th Street in Encanto. Less than two weeks earlier, on March 16, a fire broke out in the San Diego Bay near 4950 North Harbor Drive and Regatta Walk, reportedly triggering a response of nearly 40 emergency personnel, including four fire engines, two medic units, and two trucks.
While no major injuries have been reported in any of these fires, their repeated occurrence has made residents wonder: why are our boats catching on fire?
Per driveaboatusa.com, boat fires can start for a variety of reasons, but some causes are more common than others. Electrical issues top the list, especially in older vessels where worn wiring, short circuits, or overloaded systems are more likely to spark trouble. Faulty voltage regulators and corroded shore power connections can also be culprits. Battery-related problems are another major concern — things like reversed cables, loose or rusty terminals, and using incompatible or non-marine chargers can all lead to overheating and potential fires, particularly if recharging is done near fuel fumes. Fuel system failures, such as leaky hoses, worn-out clamps, or permeable fuel lines, account for a significant number of fires as well, with fumes posing an explosive risk if ventilation is poor. Overheated engines from blocked cooling intakes or damaged exhaust parts can also trigger blazes, especially in cramped compartments. Surprisingly, not all fires start on the water; a good number happen while boats are in storage or transport—often linked to nearby hazards like flammable buildings, careless smoking, or improperly used onboard cooking equipment.