Humboldt Bay Fire response to boat fire at the Eureka Marina shows how fortunate we are to have such an agency who cares about life, safety and the environment

At 0859 hrs on August 20, 2024, Humboldt Bay Fire responded to a reported Boat Fire at 1 Marina Way at the Eureka Public Marina. Humboldt Bay Fire responded with one Ladder Truck, three Engines and one Chief Officer. The first arriving unit found black smoke coming from the boat. 

One occupant had been pulled from the fire prior to fire personnel arriving on scene. The occupant had minor injuries. Fire Crews quickly went to work extinguishing the fire and treating the injured occupant. It was also noted that a dog had jumped from the vessel after the boats ignition and was not injured. The dog remained with Fish and Wildlife personnel until EPD animal control took over care. There were no further civilian injuries and no Firefighter injuries. The boat sustained major damage and is considered a total loss with damages estimated at $20,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation. A total of 13 Firefighters and one Volunteer Support unit responded to this incident. 

HBF would also like to thank the Eureka Police Department, City Ambulance, and Fish and Wildlife who also assisted in stabilizing the incident. HBF was able to extinguish the fire in a manner that prevented the boat from sinking or causing fuel, oil, or other contaminates into the bay. Life and safety are operational priorities to us and we also place a heavy tactical priority on protecting the environment. Today’s response and mitigation was a good demonstration of those operational priorities.