Crime & Safety

Several Boats Outside Bass Pro In Lawrenceville Catch Fire

The boat fire started around 10:15 p.m. outside the Bass Pro location at Sugarloaf Mills Mall in Lawrenceville.

Four bass fishing boats sustained heavy damage during a fire Thursday night at the Bass Pro Shop in Gwinnett County, according to fire officials.
Four bass fishing boats sustained heavy damage during a fire Thursday night at the Bass Pro Shop in Gwinnett County, according to fire officials. (Gwinnett Fire)

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - Four bass fishing boats sustained heavy damage during a fire Thursday night at the Bass Pro Shop in Gwinnett County, according to fire officials.

The fire started around 10:15 p.m. at store location at Sugarloaf Mills Mall in Lawrenceville.

When crews arrived on scene, they found heavy smoke and flames showing from several boats in the parking lot on the I-85 side of the building.

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They were quickly able to get the fire under control but four boats sustained significant damage. The building wasn't damaged.

The cause of the fire has yet to be determined.

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