2 rescued after boat fire on Moosehead Lake

Written By Maine Environmental News

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • July 9, 2026

Two people were rescued Tuesday after flames engulfed their boat on Moosehead Lake.The fire broke out on the boat about 12:11 p.m. near Sugar Island, according to the Greenville Firefighters Association. Both occupants fled into the water, and nearby boaters brought them to safety.

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