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Lightning strike to boat on Logan Martin Lake injures three, vessel catches fire

Lightning strike to boat on Logan Martin Lake injures three, vessel catches fire
WITH WASHINGTON STATE. PASSENGERS ARE RECOVERING AFTER A LIGHTNING. AFTER LIGHTNING STRUCK A BOAT ON LOGAN MARTIN LAKE EARLIER TODAY. IT HAPPENED AROUND 330 THIS AFTERNOON NEAR PELL CITY. CREWS RESCUED FOUR PASSENGERS FROM THE BURNING VESSEL, WHICH SANK WHILE FIREFIGHTERS WERE BATTLING THE FLAMES. ONE OF THE PASSENGERS HAD TO BE RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL WI
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Updated: 10:11 PM CDT Jun 29, 2025
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Lightning strike to boat on Logan Martin Lake injures three, vessel catches fire
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Updated: 10:11 PM CDT Jun 29, 2025
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One person was sent to a hospital, after lightning struck a boat on the water in Logan Martin Lake Sunday.According to a social media post from the Pell City Fire Department, first responders were called to the area of Pirate Island at 3:30 p.m. to help four passengers on a boat which was on fire.The fire department said another boat in the area helped occupants to the shoreline off Skyline Drive in Pell City.While fire crews were working on putting out the fire, the boat sank into the water.Medics treated two patients at the scene, who were then released.An ambulance took a third person to UAB Hospital for further treatment.Fire Chief Tim Kurzejeski said those on the boat had burn injuries.The fourth boat occupant refused treatment, said the fire department.Be aware: Current weather alerts in your area

One person was sent to a hospital, after lightning struck a boat on the water in Logan Martin Lake Sunday.

According to a social media post from the Pell City Fire Department, first responders were called to the area of Pirate Island at 3:30 p.m. to help four passengers on a boat which was on fire.

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The fire department said another boat in the area helped occupants to the shoreline off Skyline Drive in Pell City.

While fire crews were working on putting out the fire, the boat sank into the water.

Medics treated two patients at the scene, who were then released.

An ambulance took a third person to UAB Hospital for further treatment.

Fire Chief Tim Kurzejeski said those on the boat had burn injuries.

The fourth boat occupant refused treatment, said the fire department.

Be aware: Current weather alerts in your area