Chesapeake City, MD – Maryland Deputy State Fire Marshals are investigating a boat explosion that injured nine people Saturday afternoon at Schaefer’s Canal House in Cecil County.
The explosion was reported at approximately 4:20 p.m. at the waterfront restaurant and marina in Chesapeake City. Volunteer Fire Company #1 of Chesapeake City, Cecil County Paramedics, IAFF Local 4645 and several neighboring fire and EMS agencies responded to the scene.
Four victims airlifted after explosion
Authorities said seven of the injured were aboard the boat at the time of the explosion, while two others were hurt on a nearby dock.
Four patients were flown to trauma centers by the Maryland State Police Aviation Command and ChristianaCare HealthNet. The remaining five victims were transported by ground ambulance to local hospitals. Officials have not released the conditions of those injured.
Fire marshals investigating cause
A team of Deputy State Fire Marshals is leading the investigation into what caused the explosion. No additional details about the boat or the circumstances leading up to the incident have been released.
Officials said the investigation remains active, and additional information is expected as it becomes available.
Key Points
- A boat explosion at Schaefer’s Canal House in Chesapeake City injured nine people Saturday afternoon.
- Seven victims were aboard the boat, while two others were injured on a nearby dock.
- Four patients were airlifted to trauma centers as Maryland Deputy State Fire Marshals investigate the cause.