Boat catches fire in river behind Baylor
(Courtesy: CFD)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A boat caught fire Sunday night in the river behind the Baylor School.
The fire happened at 8 p.m., according to firefighters.
Chattanooga firefighters explain the boat’s carburetor malfunctioned, which caused the fire.
(Courtesy: CFD)
Of the three people on the boat, one received minor injuries, according to fire officials.
Firefighters put out the fire from a fireboat on the water.
Battalion Chief Carlos Hampton and nearby boater Tyler Thornbury provided photos of the boat fire.
“That boat squad got on scene and got to work. Absolutely a blessing to live in a city knowing our first responders will be there quick, fast and in a hurry. Well done,” said Thornbury.
