Lift motor fire sparks quick action at Boulder City marina, Boulder City NV
A lift motor ignited while retrieving a vessel at a Boulder City marina, prompting the operator to stay until the smoke ceased, disable the motor, and alert authorities; no injuries or hazards reported.
Audio|Source: WA7HXO- 449.100 PL 136.5 Red Mountain Boulder City NV
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When I was retrieving 66 Victor, the lift motor caught on fire.
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Break.
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I stayed with it until it stopped smoking.
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I disabled it and I notified the marina that we've had that issue.
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I'll also contact 830 and let him know, break.
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Is 824 in service today?
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Hey, Fermiz, do you have them to come down there?
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We're getting ready to return to Temple Bar.
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I don't believe there's any hazard at this time, but if he would stop by later today and double check it, make sure there's not an issue.
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It's not easy.
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I didn't use the fire extinguisherer.
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It went out on its own.
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I believe it's okay, but it'd be nice if he would double check it.
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Location mentioned:
Red Mountain Dr, Boulder City, NV 89005
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