Six people jumped overboard and swam to safety this afternoon when a boat went up in flames on the Erie Canal near Brockport. The accident happened at the Sans Souci Park marina near the Monroe-Orleans County line, and the boat was destroyed in the fire.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says Tina Fiegel was running the boat while owner Tamy Nenni and three teenage girls were on board. When Fiegel hit the ignition, the engine compartment burst into flames. Everyone jumped into the canal and swam to shore.
Two of the girls suffered burns to their legs and were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital for treatment. Â Sheriff’s Fire Investigators are looking into what went wrong.