Boat Fire on Lake Lanier Injures Seven During Fourth of July Celebration Near Margaritaville
On July 4, flames erupted from a 23-foot cabin cruiser on Lake Lanier, injuring several individuals near Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. Hall County firefighters responded around 7 p.m. and found five people injured, with reports later indicating a total of seven victims aged 5 to 45, all in stable condition. The fire, which occurred while the boat was being towed, was extinguished with help from Gainesville Fire's Marine Rescue boat, and the cause of the explosion is currently under investigation.
July 05, 2025
