Three fire engines are currently on the scene in Torquay (May 28) fighting a fire on an “elegant yacht”. According to a spokesman for the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, fire crews were called at around 11:57 a.m.
A spokesman said: “85-foot motor boat on fire. Firefighters called at 11:57 a.m. Three firefighters were called to the scene.
An eyewitness in the area said: “Massive fire near the pavilion, I think in Torquay Harborside.”
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Thick black plumes of smoke can be seen from the yacht. Devon Live will provide you with all the latest updates on this incident in the next blog.
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