3 people, dog rescued from boat fire near Fort Collins

Three people and a dog escaped a fire on the boat they were on in the Horsetooth Reservoir, near Fort Collins.

The Coloradoan reports that a nearby boat came alongside the burning craft shortly after the fire started on Sunday, rescuing the occupants.

Officials say there was a pop in the 1997 Watercraft boat’s engine before the blaze began. Multiple boaters called 911 to report the fire at the popular reservoir.

The occupants of the boat declined medical attention following their rescue, though one person reported light smoke inhalation.

The burning boat was towed into a cove where firefighters put out the flames. The boat is being inspected to find the cause of the fire.

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Information from: Fort Collins Coloradoan, http://www.coloradoan.com