Barge ablaze after Waterfront Blues Festival fireworks show, 1 hospitalized

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Following the dazzling fireworks display at the Waterfront Blues Festival, a fire broke out on the deck of the barge sending one person to the hospital, authorities said.

According to Portland Fire & Rescue, during the post-show clean-up and safety check, the fire started on the deck.

Fireboats were already on the water and quick to respond, blasting the fire with large turrets and putting out the blaze in 10 seconds, authorities said.

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