Boat Fire Reported Offshore West of Oswego River, oswego

Summary: A vessel with two people on board was reported on fire approximately 16 miles west of the Oswego River, offshore in Lake Ontario. Both occupants were wearing life jackets. The Coast Guard in Buffalo relayed the report, and Oswego County fire and rescue units, along with the Coast Guard, responded. Challenging weather and heavy seas hampered response efforts, with units reporting two to three-foot waves and difficulty maintaining their response. The Coast Guard was kept updated as the situation developed.

10/8/2025 07:57 PM
Coast Guard Updated and Response Slowed
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10/8/2025 07:54 PM
Challenging Weather Impacts Response
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10/8/2025 07:48 PM
Search Efforts and Area Checks
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10/8/2025 07:45 PM
Confirmation of Location and Conditions
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Fire Department and Units Dispatched
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10/8/2025 07:44 PM
Coast Guard Reports Vessel Fire
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