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3 boats catch on fire at Columbia Island Marina overnight

Three boats were damaged by a fire at Columbia Island Marina early Sunday, according to D.C.-area officials. D.C. Fire and EMS officials said they received a call at around 12:30 a.m. about a fire at the marina.

D.C. firefighters worked with Arlington’s fire department to extinguish the flames before it spread to any other boats. There were no injuries, according to fire officials. Foam was used to put out the fire which was a result of flammable liquid burning on the surface of the water. Authorities did not say exactly what started the fire, the cost of the damage involved or if the boats had any occupants when the fire started.

Scattered showers and humid weather continues for the DC region on Sunday

While a flood watch for the region has been lifted on Saturday evening, humid temperatures and scattered showers will persist overnight and into Sunday. WTOP Meteorologist Mike Stinneford said that the potential for heavy showers will wind down overnight, but Sunday will remain unsettled, with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the 80s.
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