Fire partially destroys boat

ALAPPUZHA: The top and interior portions of a fishing boat were destroyed in a fire at the breakwaters in Thottappally in the district.The six fishermen in the boat, Arackal II, which was about to set out to sea, jumped to safety. The fishermen heard the loud noise of an explosion when the engine of the boat was started. The leak from the gas cylinder kept in the boat for cooking purposes is suspected to have led to the flames. Timely intervention of the coastal police stationed at Thottappally itself, who shifted the 25 other boats anchored nearby to safety, helped in containing the fire. Two fire engines from Alappuzha battled for 45 minutes to douse the flames. The engine, engine room, fishing nets and other fishing equipments were destroyed in the fire. The coastal police have registered a case and are investigating.

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