With temperatures rising, more people are boating on area lakes and it could lead to an increase in carbon monoxide if not careful.
Shane McGinley said he stays prepared when he's driving the boat. He said, "One of the things we always make sure we do with the kids, and anyone if they are in the water, we turn the boat off."
Bill Williams said all people should be aware of their surroundings in the water.
"If there's a boat, sitting there running, you shouldn't be in the water just floating, especially on a calm day."
Stormont Vail Health Hospital Dr. Curtis McGeeney said there's another danger that many do not think about, carbon monoxide.
"I think the most important thing is to be aware that it exists," he said.
Dr. McGeeney said a way that carbon monoxide builds and effects people is by letting the boat motor run while moving slowly or not at all.
He also said the swimming platform can be concerning.
"Under no circumstances should a swimmer go underneath the swim platform where the carbon monoxide has a high likelihood to accumulate."
According to Dr. McGeeney, watch for symptoms like headaches, light-headedness, vomiting, nausea, loss of consciousness and seizures and don't brush it off as heat exhaustion or a virus."I think any patient with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning or toxicity should seek medical care immediately."
McGinley understands there's a time to play but boating needs constant focus.
"Safety should always be the most important thing. You want everyone to have fun, have a good time but if you're the guy in charge of the boat, you're in charge of everyone on the boat."
McGeeney said if you feel any symptoms while boating to leave the area immediately, get fresh air and contact the nearest emergency services.
For more information on carbon monoxide: https://www.cdc.gov/co/default.htm

There were no injuries following a boat fire that happened Sunday afternoon on the Tennessee River.
A spokesperson for Knoxville Fire Department says they responded to reports of a boat fire at 4:35 p.m. The incident happened between James White Parkway and the Gay Street bridge.
When firefighters arrived on the scene, 2 people were already out of the boat.
Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames and pulled the boat to shore.
No injuries were reported.

No life-threatening injuries were reported after a vessel caught fire early Sunday morning on Newport Harbor.
Newport Fire Capt. Brad Cronin said there were two people on the vessel at the time of the fire and were transported to Newport Hospital.
The 40- to 50-foot vessel was on a mooring in the harbor, Cronin said. The emergency call came in around 12:56 a.m. The fire department dispatched an incident command car, a rescue wagon and the Marine 6 vessel.
The U.S. Coast Guard and Narragansett Bay Marine Task Force also responded. The fire was under control by 1:26 a.m. The vessel sank during firefighting efforts.
Cronin said the cause of the fire is under investigation. The state Department of Environmental Management will assess the environmental impact, he added.

A fire sparked on a boat Sunday morning in Naples. 
No one was injured and all people that were on board were able to get off the boat, Naples fire said. 
An inboard engine compartment caught on fire and spread to the rest of the boat, according to Naples fire. 

With the summer season in full swing, Utah State Park officials are reminding Utahns to be aware of a silent killer that can put boaters in danger while out on the water.
Carbon monoxide (CO), known as the silent killer, is an odorless and tasteless gas that can deplete your oxygen to the point of death. The gas enters the bloodstream through the lungs and displaces the oxygen your body needs to breathe.
CO is produced from the burnt emissions of a fuel ignited motor and is emitted from the exhaust ports of the motorized engine of a boat. There have been two CO incidents in Utah in the past two weeks, both of them involving children. Both children are expected to fully recover.
CO can build up in boats from:

• Back Drafting. It can cause CO to build up inside the cabin, cockpit and bridge when a boat is operated at a high box angle, is improperly or heavily loaded or has an opening that draws in the exhaust.
• Travelling at slow speeds or idling. These two things can cause CO to build up in a boat’s cabin, cockpit, bridge, aft deck or in an open area. Wind from the aft section of the boat can increase this buildup of CO.
• Generators. On large houseboats, generators oftentimes vent to the rear of the boat where there is a swim deck. CO that builds up in the air space beneath, on or near the swim deck can kill someone in seconds.
• Other vessels. Exhaust from another vessel that is docked, beached or anchored alongside your boat can emit CO into the cabin and cockpit of your boat. Even with properly vented exhaust, your boat should be a minimum of 20 feet from the nearest boat that is running a generator or engine.
• Blockage of exhaust outlets. Blockage can cause CO to accumulate in the cabin and cockpit area, even when hatches, windows, portholes and doors are closed.

Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoningEarly symptoms of CO poisoning include headache and nausea. State Park officials say that if someone on your boat is experiencing these symptoms, immediately move them to fresh air, investigate the cause and take corrective action. Do not confuse these symptoms with seasickness and seek medical attention.
Other symptoms of CO poisoning include dizziness, weakness, vomiting, chest pain and confusion.
What can you do to stay safe from carbon monoxide poisoning?

• Never leave the engine running when the boat is stopped.
• Make sure an adult is watching when anyone is swimming or playing in the water near the boat.
• Schedule annual engine and exhaust system maintenance inspections.
• Keep forward-facing hatchets open on boats with cabins to allow fresh air to circulate.
• Install a CO detector in each interior space.

A blaze broke out at the Riverside Marina in the Fort Pierce area shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
A caller reported a boat was on fire on N. Old Dixie Hwy, according to the St. Lucie Fire District.
The 36’ boat was destroyed by the fire while three nearby boats sustained minor damage.
Firefighters fought the blaze for over an hour and saved the surrounding properties.
The cause is under investigation.
No injuries were reported.

A man and woman in their 20s were rushed to Portsmouth Regional Hospital Wednesday after suffering serious burns in a boat fire in Salisbury.
Fire crews responded to the Bridge Marina around 3:50 p.m. after receiving a report of an explosion and when they arrived, the boat was fully engulfed, according to Portsmouth police.
Firefighters quickly worked to begin putting out the flames and members of the Massachusetts Environmental Police, United States Coast Guard, Newburyport, Seabrook, Newbury, and Amesbury fire departments all responded to the scene to assist.
The flames extended to the nearby filling station, but firefighters were able to extinguish the flames before significant damage was done to the station.
“Thankfully, our firefighters were able to stop this fire before it caused severe damage to the fueling station. This could have been a lot worse and we wish the two injured parties a speedy recovery,” Chief Carrigan said.
A preliminary investigation indicates that there were seven people on board the boat Wednesday, though it is unclear if they were all present when it ignited.
It is believed that the injured man and woman will recover.
The Salisbury Fire Department and State Police assigned to the Office of the State Fire Marshal are investigating the cause of the fire.
The boat is a total loss.

An explosion on a boat along the shore in Buffalo today damaged several boats.
It happened late this morning at Rich Marina.
The fire chief says the owner of one boat had gone to get a hose to clean his boat, and the explosion happened before he returned.
Fire Chief Bill Renaldo says it was a challenge for his crews to take control of the situation.
All four of the other boats were next to the one that exploded.
No one was hurt.
Damages are pegged at about $500,000.

Two people were taken to a hospital burn unit Saturday after an explosion aboard their 54-foot sailboat off California’s coast.
The Coast Guard said its boat and helicopter crews responded, and the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Baywatch Avalon brought the pair to Santa Catalina Island.
A Mercy Air helicopter crew then flew them to the Torrance Hospital Burn Victim Unit.
The Coast Guard towed the vessel back to Avalon.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Arson division is investigating the cause of the explosion, but there were no reports of environmental damage or pollution.

Firefighters have put out two boat fires in Miami.
Rescue crews responded to the scene at Mystic Pointe Marina located 3575 Mystic Pointe Dr. at approximately 8:35 a.m., Sunday.
Once crews arrived, they said, two boats were found fully engulfed in flames.
Water and foam were used to prevent the fire from spreading.
Police and fire rescue crews were seen blocking the entrance to the marina.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.