April 20, 2020
By: Dwayne Page
A Putnam County man escaped injury Saturday when his Jet Ski burst into flames on Center Hill Lake.
The incident occurred at the Floating Mill Recreation area as the man was trying to load the Jet Ski back on a trailer after experiencing some problems with the water craft. The man, who said the Jet Ski exploded, was forced into the lake. The burning Jet Ski drifted back out into the lake and sank.
Members of the TWRA, DeKalb EMS, DeKalb Sheriff’s Department, DeKalb Volunteer Fire Department, and DeKalb EMA responded.
Meanwhile, quick action by the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department saved a home Saturday evening on Lee Homer Road in the Blue Springs Community.
The residence belongs to Phillip, D.J., and Paula Stewart but a tenant had been living there. The fire was discovered shortly after the tenant moved out.
County Fire Chief Donny Green said the fire started and was contained to a bedroom but smoke spread throughout. Most of the contents in the home were also salvaged.
Members of the Blue Springs, Short Mountain Highway, Keltonburg, Belk, Cookeville Highway, and Main Stations responded.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.