Firefighters are facing a large fire in a supervillain at Torquay Marina in Devon.
The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service says it has five fire engines at the scene of the fire that ravaged the 25m (85 ft) ship, which is allegedly worth about £ 6 million.
Eyewitnesses described a soundtrack followed by large plumes of smoke and flames that were visible from a distance.
Image: Police closed several roads by the sea
A Devon and Cornwall police spokesman said: “Police were called to the Princess Pier in Torquay at 12.10pm today following reports of a fire on a yacht moored at the marina.
“The boat is believed to be well decked out and had broken off from the mooring. It has now been secured by firefighters near the dock.”
People were evacuated from the immediate area by firefighters.
“Emergency services remain at the scene of the incident,” police added.
Image: The superhero was released from his mooring when it caught fire. Image: Mike Trower Image: An 85-foot yacht is set on fire at Torquay Marina. Image: Helen Brenton
“No one was injured at this time.
“Citizens are also urged to avoid the area and the beaches are being cleaned by public safety officers.”
The fire department said the yacht contained about 8,000 gallons of diesel and nearby residents were advised to keep the doors and windows closed.
Image: Residents and visitors were asked to avoid the area and keep doors and windows closed. Image: Mike Trower
The Coast Guard said it was assisting police with the total closure of the Torquay seafront.