Boat Fire on Lake Champlain | Montpelier News

A boat caught fire on Lake Champlain near the Vermont-New York border, forcing seven agencies to respond as flames overwhelmed the vessel. Two people escaped unharmed thanks to life preservers and a timely rescue by another boat. The fire, too intense for the onboard extinguisher, was one of the worst incidents in recent memory. Authorities urge boaters to always have life jackets, functional fire extinguishers, and communication devices. The cause remains unknown, and the boat was later towed for cleanup. Everyone’s relief that no one was hurt underscores the lifesaving power of quick action and cross-agency teamwork on the water. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b1eba16aeaa8b76b