CLARKESVILLE - It took Rabun County firefighters from four stations several hours to extinguish a fire at the maintenance shop at LaPrade's Marina on Lake Burton Wednesday.<br />
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Rabun County Fire Chief Daniel Johnson said the call was received just before noon and crews from Station 10 (Lakes), 11 (Wildcat, 12 (Tiger) and 3 (Tallulah Persimmon) responded, along with Rabun County EMS and Rabun County Sheriff's Office.<br />
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Georgia Highway 197 had to be closed for a time due to smoke from the fire.<br />
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In addition to the shop, it's pontoon boat and at least one other boat were heavy damaged.<br />
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Because of the lowered lake level, the Lake Burton fire boat was unable to maneuver close enough to be effective.<br />
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Instead, a fire engine from Tiger pulled down the boat ramp and pumped water from the lake to supply other trucks on scene.<br />
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No one was hurt, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation by state and local authorities.<br />
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Fire trucks from four Rabun County fire stations were used to battle a stubborn fire at the maintenance shop at LaPrade's Marina on Lake Burton Wednesday. (Photo /Rob Moore)
Smoke from the burning shop occasionally was so thick that Georgia Highway 197 had to be shut down. (Photo/Rob Moore)
It took several hours to extinguish Wednesday's fire. (Photo/Rob Moote)
Fire caused heavy damage to the maintenance shop at LaPrade's Marina on Lake Burton Wednesday. (Photo/Rob Moore)
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