Ocean City firefighters rescues 7 from burning boat

Ocean City firefighters rescued seven people after their boat erupted in flames early Monday morning.

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Fire officials say no one was injured during the rescue operation.

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They say the boat fire was reported around 5:17 a.m.

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During the rescue, the Coast Guard set up a perimeter to keep other boats away from the scene at the inlet against the south jetty.