Flames engulf boat on Fort Loudoun Lake
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Updated: 12:30 AM Jul 4, 2009
Flames engulf boat on Fort Loudoun Lake
Two boaters managed to escape safely on Friday evening when their boat burst into flames on Fort Loudoun Lake.
Posted: 12:30 AM Jul 4, 2009
Reporter: Nick Bona
Email Address: nick.bona@wvlt-tv.com
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Two boaters managed to escape safely on Friday evening when their boat burst into flames on Fort Loudoun Lake.

Reports from the scene indicate it happened just after 8:00 PM near channel marker 614, Choto Marina and Prater Road.

TWRA, KPD, the Knoxville Volunteer Rescue Squad and deputies from the Blount County Sheriff’s Office all responded to the scene. Fireboats were launched from Concord Park Marina and managed to extinguish the fully engulf boat about 40 minutes later.

The cause of the fire remains unknown.

Stay with Volunteer TV News and VolunteerTV.com for the latest on this developing story.

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Posted by: mycckrap Location: Knoxville on Jul 4, 2009 at 01:22 PM

Why is KPD that far out in the county? Did any Fire Departments respond? (Knox Rescue does not provide firefighting services). let me help with the rest of the story. Rural/Metro Fire Department firefighters responded with Knox Rescue Squad, TWRA and Blount County to find a small watercraft fully engulfed in flames. Both passengers on the boat were able to escape without injuries. Rural/Metro firefighters were able to extinguish the fire without any additional injuries.
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