Two rescued from boat fire off Paradise Bay

Published 1:30 am Saturday, June 24, 2023

PORT LUDLOW — Two people were rescued early Friday afternoon from a boat fire about three miles off of Paradise Bay, East Jefferson Fire Rescue said.

About 1 p.m. Friday, a person on Condon Lane reported seeing flames from a 30-foot pleasure craft about 400 yards from Foulweather Bluff, according to a press release.

Nearby boaters were able to rescue the two people onboard and begin firefighting efforts.

The fire was out by 2 p.m., said Battalion Chief Justin Fletcher.

East Jefferson Fire Rescue responded with its 24-foot four-person fire response boat, along with the U.S. Coast Guard, North Kitsap Fire and Suquamish Tribal Police.

The boat was a total loss.

The fire’s cause is unknown at this time, the release said.