Town of Porter, NY – A trailed boat caught fire Monday afternoon in a residential driveway after reportedly coming into contact with overhead power lines, according to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office.
The fire occurred around 1:12 p.m. at 902 Balmer Road in the Town of Porter. Deputies arriving at the scene found a 2006 Sea Ray boat fully engulfed in flames. The Youngstown Fire Company responded quickly and extinguished the blaze before it spread to nearby property.
According to investigators, the boat was being backed into the driveway when it came in contact with power lines, sparking the fire. The blaze destroyed the vessel, which was declared a total loss. Fortunately, the pickup truck towing the boat was not damaged, and no one was injured during the incident.
Additional assistance came from the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Company and the Niagara County Fire Coordinator’s Office. Authorities said no further hazards were found at the scene.
Officials remind residents to use caution when maneuvering tall vehicles or trailers near power lines to avoid electrical hazards.
