2 boats sink in Beaver Lake marina fire; cause under investigation

2 boats sink in Beaver Lake marina fire; cause under investigation

BEAVER LAKE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A prompt response from the Northeast Benton County Volunteer Fire Department (NBSVFD) prevented a boat fire from escalating into a larger incident along Beaver Lake on May 2. The fire produced thick black smoke and resulted in two boats sinking at the marina. NBSVFD was able to contain the flames before they spread to additional boats or the dock. “It’s mostly a volunteer organization, so if anything happens the m…