Boat Repair Business Destroyed by Blaze in Berlin, MD

Firefighters from multiple companies on Maryland's Eastern Shore were involved in the operation.
Nov. 14, 2025

Firefighters on Maryland's Eastern Shore battled a massive blaze at a boat business Thursday.

Crews encountered heavy smoke billowing from Bayside Jet Drive where boats and jet skis are repaired. 

Berlin Fire Chief Andrew Grunden told CoastTV that everyone inside the building was able to get out safely, and no injuries have been reported

Dozens of firefighters were involved in the operation for several hours as wind fanned the flames.

A loader was used to help firefighters access difficult areas of the structure. 

The cause is under investigation. 

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Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues. 

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