Boat catches fire on Tennessee River near Chickamauga Marina Boat Ramp

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A boat went up in flames on the Tennessee River Wednesday evening, prompting a multi-unit response from Chattanooga Fire.

Around 5:08 p.m. on May 14, 2025 Hamilton County 911 received several calls about a boat on fire near the Chickamauga Marina Boat Ramp.

Fire crews responded to 2900 Kings Point Road, where they found heavy smoke and flames coming from a boat between the ramp and nearby swimming area.

Chattanooga Fire Department’s Fire Boat 6 was used to put out the fire.

One person was on board at the time but jumped into the water and was rescued by another passing boat. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.