Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:45pm on 20 Nov 2023,Monday India
A massive fire destroyed atleast 30 fishing boats in Vishakhapatnam's harbour, with losses estimated at ₹4-5 crores. An Indian Navy vessel had to be brought in to control the raging blaze after multiple fire engines struggled. Police Commissioner Ravi Shankar said, "The boat was cut off and sent adrift but winds and water flow brought it back." Exploding diesel and gas cylinders fueled the inferno. Shocking visuals showed huge flames as firefighters battled the fire. Senior officer Ananda Reddy said, "Cylinders are causing blasts, so we are asking people to stay away." Each boat cost nearly ₹15 lakhs. A multi-agency probe will ascertain the cause though some suspect arson. The huge Vizag harbour fire saw the Navy called in to douse the flames that destroyed boats worth crores.
