Boat fire in Lake Washington near Kenmore Sunday

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Fire boats from three departments respond
Photo courtesy KCSO


The King County Sheriff's Office Marine Rescue Unit, Seattle PD Harbor Patrol, and Mercer Island Police boats all responded to a boat fire in the waters off Kenmore, near St. Edwards Park on Sunday, July 8, 2018.

Photo courtesy KCSO

By the time the fire boats arrived the boat was engulfed in flames.

Reportedly, the two people on board jumped off the boat and were not harmed. They were picked up by a private vessel.

The view from Lake Forest Park
Photo courtesy KCSO


The burning vessel sent a plume of black smoke high into the sky. It burned completely and then sank.

Checking for environmental damage
Photo courtesy KCSO

The KCSO marine unit went out the next day and after assessing with the state Department of Ecology, determined there was no immediate environmental threat.


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