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Fire at Lake Lanier marina causes estimated $2 million in damage

Four boats and two water scooters caught on fire Tuesday night at the Holiday Marina on Lake Lanier.
Four boats and two water scooters caught on fire Tuesday night at the Holiday Marina on Lake Lanier.
By Chelsea Prince
Updated June 2, 2021

Officials estimate a fire at Lake Lanier marina Tuesday night damaged at least 11 water vessels and resulted in $2 million in damage.

Hall County firefighters were still putting out hot spots at 9:30 p.m. at the Holiday Marina, located on the south side of the lake off Lanier Islands Parkway. One person was treated for injuries at the scene and refused transport to a hospital, according to fire Division Chief Zach Brackett.

No other injuries were reported, he said.

A photo of the scene provided by the fire department appeared to show several charred water vessels inside a metal structure.

The cause of the blaze is still under investigation by the Hall County Fire Marshal’s Office.

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