Boat fire on Chickamauga Lake

UPDATE:

The Chattanooga Fire Department reported they could see smoke and flames upon their arrival.

They responded to the 5500 block of Trailhead Drive.

The CFD used fireboats to extinguish the flames.


Boat Fire 2

(Courtesy: Chattanooga Fire Department)

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A boat caught fire at the Chickamauga Lock on Monday morning. The Chattanooga Fire Department put out the fire around 11:30 a.m.

The CFD stated that no one has reported any injuries. They said everyone was off the boat and on the shore.

Boat Fire 3

(Courtesy: Chattanooga Fire Department)

It happened on the Chickamauga Lake by the dam.

Multiple agencies responded, including the Chattanooga Police Department, Hamilton County EMS, CFD Special Ops and TWRA.

Boat Fire

(Courtesy: Chattanooga Fire Department)

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