According to the Fishers Fire Department, the family noticed flames coming from the boat's engine shortly after launching it around 5:30 p.m.
FISHERS, Ind. — A family of four boating on Geist Reservoir had to jump from their boat after it caught fire Thursday evening.
According to the Fishers Fire Department, the family noticed flames coming from the boat's engine shortly after launching it around 5:30 p.m.
A nearby boat saw the incident and was able to rescue the four people, who had minor injuries.
The Fishers public safety boat arrived and extinguished the fire.
A private company towed the boat back to shore, where fuel reignited, causing another large fire.
Fishers Fire Department investigators are working with DNR to determine the cause of the initial fire.
At approximately 5:30 Thursday evening, a family took their boat onto Geist Reservoir and shortly after, had to jump from the boat due to flames coming from the engine. A nearby boat saw what was happening and were able to rescue the four victims who had minor injuries. The Fishers Public Safety boat arrived with firefighters and extinguished the flames.
A private company then towed the boat back to shore where fuel then reignited from a heat source.
Fire department investigators are working with DNR
Posted by Fishers Fire Department on Thursday, June 22, 2023
