One of the boats was a sightseeing boat used on the Chicago River. CBS 2’s Andrew Ramos reports.

New at five you can see flames and smoke Pouring from several boats at a marina On the far south side today and now We're learning what sparked that fire CBS 2's Andrew Ramos is live at Pier 11 Marina with new details on what happened Andrew That's right Erica now those owners of Those boats that uh suffered serious Damage they've been coming down here to The pier all day long to assess the Damage and what we can tell you is that It's going to be a pretty penny likely Over a million dollars in property loss Now it all started just after 10 o'clock This morning that's when Crews with the Chicago Fire Department in Dalton fire Department responded to the scene where They found three boats on fire they Attempted to put out the Flames the fire Spread to a fourth boat for several Hours firefighters tried to contain this Blaze which was concentrated in one of The boats they finally had success at Around 2PM but the damage as you could See was already done that we were told By those here on the ground the fire was Started when a recreational boat owner Was attempting to winterize his boat Using a propane tank to seal a plastic Cover over the vessel that's when the Fire broke out now among the casualties Was a historic vessel used in tours Along the river that was owned and

Operated by Mercury cruises this is a Family-owned business that has been Operating for four generations the Current president of the company Described it as a dark day to the family The Mainstay on the water for for Several years you know for the longest Time uh you know we were one of only two Operators on the Chicago River with this Particular vessel so we're gonna have to See if she's salvageable or not but you Know tough day here for us so you want To be very careful and make sure uh You're up to speed and have the Knowledge to do it correctly In the back end you heard from the fire Chief at the Dalton fire department Reminding those who want to winterize Their boats to make sure they know what They're doing now despite the tremendous Cause out and damage there was no major Injuries reported for now we are live Here in the far south side I'm Angie Ramos CBS 2 News Andrew thank you

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