Boat Goes Up in Flames on 4th of July
4th of July Fire Boat Goes Up In Flames During Lake Celebration
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A 4th of July celebration was cut short after a boat went up in flames on Georgia's Lake Lanier Friday evening ... and the shocking scene is on video.
BREAKING: Someone’s boat caught on fire on Lake Lanier a few mins ago. 👀😳 pic.twitter.com/SHlyryocpC
— Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) July 5, 2025 @GAFollowers
Check out the frightening clip ... onlookers watch the 5-foot blaze take over the vessel as sirens are heard in the background.
Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources Public Affairs Officer Mark McKinnon tells TMZ ... around 7 PM, the 23-foot cabin cruiser was being towed on Lake Lanier by Margaritaville when the boat suddenly exploded.
Seven people, ranging from 5 to 45 years old, were injured with second and third-degree burns. We're told the operator of the boat towing them rescued all 7 people and took them to paramedics.
It's not clear what caused the cruiser to catch fire ... but the fierce blaze was put out by a Gainesville Fire Marine Rescue boat. An investigation is underway.
