5 evacuated from boat on Smith Mountain Lake after fire; none injured: Officials

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WSET) — Five people were safely evacuated from a boat on Smith Mountain Lake over the weekend after a fire, according to officials.

According to the Smith Mountain Lake Marine Fire Rescue, crews were dispatched out to the lake on Saturday for the report of a vessel fire.

First responders said five occupants on the boat were able to evacuate the vessel and get on board a fishing boat thanks to another boater…

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