Boat Destroyed After Contact with Power Lines Sparks Fire in Niagara County

A boat fire in the Town of Porter Monday afternoon left a 2006 Sea Ray vessel completely destroyed. No injuries were reported.

According to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, the Communications Center received a call at approximately 1:12pm on October 6th reporting a boat on a trailer that had caught fire at 902 Balmer Road.

Deputies arriving on scene discovered the boat fully engulfed in flames. The Youngstown Fire Company quickly responded and was able to extinguish the blaze before it spread further.

Investigators determined the fire began as the boat, still on its trailer, was being backed into a driveway. During the process, the vessel came into contact with overhead power lines, which ignited the fire.

The boat was declared a total loss, but officials confirmed that the pickup truck towing the trailer was not damaged. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.

The Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the incident.

Boat Destroyed After Contact with Power Lines Sparks Fire in Niagara County