Fire Destroys 8 Boats On Lake Norman

North Carolina - On January 9, 2007 at 05:52 Cornelius firefighters were dispatched to Kings Point Marina for a reported marina fire. While enroute Cornelius members added the Gilead Fire Department to the call for assistance with their fire boat. Cornelius Engine 4 arrived on scene to find multiple boats on fire on the G Dock.

Cornelius 17 (Baker) assumed command. Members then stretched the apartment line (200’ 2.5, gated wye, 200’ 1.75) from Engine 4 to the dock. Once on the dock firefighters found three boats heavily involved with extension into a fourth boat. Engine 3 arrived and secured a water supply and assisted with extending more hose so the fire could be reached.