— A boater noticed a dock on fire near marker R-39 at Smith Mountain Lake, prompting a multi-agency emergency response.
The fire involved a dock, two boats and multiple jet skis. Responding crews included Burnt Chimney Volunteer Fire Department, Smith Mountain Lake Marine Fire Rescue (SML Fireboats), Hardy Volunteer Fire Company, Scruggs Volunteer Fire & Rescue, and Franklin County Fire & EMS, including Company 15, Medic 15 and Medic 4.
Firefighters and marine crews worked quickly to extinguish the blaze and prevent it from spreading to the nearby shoreline.
The cause of the fire remains unknown.
The incident highlighted the teamwork and coordination among the responding agencies.
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Source note: Star News TV · Nov 10, 2026 12:20 PM.
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