The Tahoe Queen Is Burning!

[Philpug]

From Kolo8 TV.

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. (KOLO) - The Tahoe-Douglas FIre Department says at least one person has been hurt in a fire on the Tahoe Queen paddlewheeler on Lake Tahoe.

Fire Marshal Erik Guevin says the boat, used for tours of the lake, is moored at Zephyr Cove.

Flames broke out the morning of August 16, 2016. There is no word yet on the cause.

KOLO 8 News Now has a crew on the way.

 

[Lorenzzo]

Oh Jeez....I think that's where that fund manager went to recover.

 

[michael]

I'm really glad i wasn't drinking soda when I read that response, @Lorenzzo

 

[Tricia]

When I was at Northstar yesterday there were some customers who were heading to a dinner cruise. I hope they were planning on the Dixie and not the Tahoe Queen.

 

[Philpug]

When I was at Northstar yesterday there were some customers who were heading to a dinner cruise. I hope they were planning on the Dixie and not the Tahoe Queen.

Bar-B-Que?

 

[Tricia]

This must be a trend.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/caribbean-fantasy-ferry-fire-more-8650064
Caribbean Fantasy Ferry Fire: More than 500 passengers to abandon ship.

 

[Jilly]

I think I read a report that said the Queen was docked for repairs. Which begs, what happened?

 

[Tricia]

@Jilly they were doing some renovations on the top deck and think that the fire started with the construction crew. Still under investigation.

 

[skibob]

Well

@Jilly they were doing some renovations on the top deck and think that the fire started with the construction crew. Still under investigation.

The fire chief noted that one of the [minor] injuries was a welder who had to climb down the outside of the boat. So I am thinking a welder ignited something that burned fast before they could put it out.

 

[Jilly]

Rules here in Ontario is fire extinguisher attached to the welder cart. Doesn't mean it's works though. Horrible thing to happen to a local treasure.

 

[Don in Morrison]

Well

The fire chief noted that one of the [minor] injuries was a welder who had to climb down the outside of the boat. So I am thinking a welder ignited something that burned fast before they could put it out.

I was sort of wondering if a plumber lit some wood framing while soldering nearby copper pipe. I've scorched a few studs doing plumbing repairs, but never actually lit the joint on fire.

 

[Loki]

I know the guy who tried to save the ship and was literally the last guy on before jumping in water. He used a fire extinguisher and a trash dump pump before a backdraft burned his arm hair off. He was treated for smoke inhalation.

It wasn't his welding that caused the fire, but the fact that painters used the welder's fire blanket as a drop cloth. The blanket ignited because someone left flammable paint cleaner on someone else's tools.

On the upside, the Delta Queen was just refitted and updated by the same outfit so that's a way to enjoy the water.

 

[Philpug]

I know the guy who tried to save the ship and was literally the last guy on before jumping in water. He used a fire extinguisher and a trash dump pump before a backdraft burned his arm hair off. He was treated for smoke inhalation.

It wasn't his welding that caused the fire, but the fact that painters used the welder's fire blanket as a drop cloth. The blanket ignited because someone left flammable paint cleaner on someone else's tools.

On the upside, the Delta Queen was just refitted and updated by the same outfit so that's a way to enjoy the water.

Thanks @Loki for the update!

 

[Erik Timmerman]

Painters and fires, reminds me of the USS Miami. Talk about a big loss!